1979 City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council election

Elections to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council were held on the same day as the general election, with one third of the council up for election as well as double vacancies in Haworth, Oakworth & Oxenhope and Heaton. The University incumbent had defected from Labour to Independent Labour the year before. The election resulted in the Conservatives retaining control with voter turnout at 72.7%. == Election result == This result had the following consequences for the total number of seats on the council after the elections: == Ward results == == References ==