1998 Amber Valley Borough Council election

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The 1998 Amber Valley Borough Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Amber Valley Borough Council in Derbyshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party kept overall control of the council. [1]

After the election, the composition of the council was

Election result

Amber Valley Local Election Result 1998 [2]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 11-178.6
  Conservative 3+121.4

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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.