1998 South Lakeland District Council election

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The 1998 South Lakeland District Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of South Lakeland District Council in Cumbria, 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

South Lakeland Local Election Result 1998 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 6+235.3
  Liberal Democrats 6-235.3
  Conservative 3+117.6
  Independent 2-111.8

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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.