1999 Rossendale Borough Council election

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Elections to Rossendale Borough Council were held on 6 May 1999. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party stayed in overall control of the council.

After the election, the composition of the council was:

Election result

Rossendale Local Election Result 1999
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 640+450.0
  Labour 604-450.0

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