1998 Rushmoor Borough Council election

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The 1998 Rushmoor Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Rushmoor Borough Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. [1]

After the election, the composition of the council was

Election result

Rushmoor Local Election Result 1998 [2]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 8+450.0
  Labour 4025.0
  Liberal Democrats 4-425.0

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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.
Preceded by
1996 Rushmoor Council election
Rushmoor local elections Succeeded by
1999 Rushmoor Council election