1998 Stratford-on-Avon District Council election

1998 UK local government election March 2020 March 2020 The 1998 Stratford-on-Avon District Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Stratford-on-Avon District Council in Warwickshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control. Local Elections results The Times 46 1998-05-09 After the election, the composition of the council was: Liberal Democrat 24 Conservative 18 Independent 6 Labour 5 Others 2 Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results The Guardian 16 1998-05-09 Election result Before the election the Liberal Democrats ran the council as a minority administration, with the Conservatives the second largest party. Stephen Harrison Battle of the parties that really counts Tomorrow voters across the West Midlands have a chance to deliver their verdicts on the performance of local councils. Local Government Correspondent Stephen Harrison concludes his series on local elections in the region with a look at the ballot battles in Warwickshire. Birmingham Post 4 1998-05-06 The election saw this continue with the Liberal Democrats making one gain in Henley ward from the Conservatives by 10 votes. Guy Jackson Hanging on an old knife-edge Birmingham Post 3 1998-05-08 However the Conservatives also ended the election with an extra seat after the independents lost 2 seats, including in Stratford Alveston. All 3 of the Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Labour group leaders successfully defended their seats in the election, with the Liberal Democrat council leader, Susan Juned holding Alcester with a 77% majority. Stratford-on-Avon local election result 1998 Liberal Democrats (UK) 10 +1 52.6 Conservative Party (UK) 7 +1 36.8 Labour Party (UK) 1 0 5.3 Independent (politician) 1 -2 5.3 References 2 Category:1998 English local elections 1998 Category:20th century in Warwickshire