Bexley London Borough Council election, 1998

Elections to Bexley Council were held on 7 May, 1998. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative party gained control of the council from no overall control.[1] The electoral system used was the "First Past the Post", meaning that the each seat is given to the candidate with the most votes.

Election result

Bexley Local Election Result 1998[2]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Conservative 32 +9 51.6
  Labour 24 0 38.7
  Liberal Democrat 6 -8 9.7
  Independent 0 -1 0

Ward results

Barnehurst (2)
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Barnehurst North (1)
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Belvedere (3)
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Blackfen (2)
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Blendon & Penhill (3)
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Bostall (3)
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Brampton (3)
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Christchurch (3)
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Cray (2)
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Crayford (3)
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Danson (3)
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East Wickham (3)
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Erith (3)
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Falconwood (1)
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Lamorbey (3)
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North End (3)
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Northumberland Heath (3)
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St Mary's (3)
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St Michael's (3)
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Sidcup East (3)
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Sidcup West (3)
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Thamesmead East (3)
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Upton (3)
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References

  1. "Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results". The Guardian. 1998-05-09. p. 16.
  2. "Local Elections results". The Times. 1998-05-09. p. 46.