1999 Ryedale District Council election

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The 1999 Ryedale District Council election to the Ryedale District Council were held on 6 May 1999. The whole council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

Election result

Ryedale Local Election Result 1999
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 11+647.8
  Independent 6-326.1
  Liberal Democrats 5-321.7
  Labour 104.3

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