Basildon District Council election, 1998

The 1998 Basildon District Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.[1]

After the election, the composition of the council was

Election result

Basildon Local Election Result 1998[2]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 9 -2 56.3
  Conservative 5 +5 31.3
  Liberal Democrat 2 -3 12.5

References

  1. 1 2 "Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results". The Guardian. 9 May 1998. p. 16.
  2. "Local Elections results". The Times. 9 May 1998. p. 46.
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