Enfield London Borough Council election, 1998

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The 1998 Enfield Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Enfield London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council. [1]

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Election result

At the same as the election Enfield saw 67.2% vote in favour of the 1998 Greater London Authority referendum and 32.8% against, on a 32.8% turnout. [2] Overall turnout at the election was 33.26%. [3]

Voter turnout percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election

Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election. Eligibility varies by country, and the voting-eligible population should not be confused with the total adult population. Age and citizenship status are often among the criteria used to determine eligibility, but some countries further restrict eligibility based on sex, race, or religion.

Enfield Local Election Result 1998 [3] [4]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 4341+365.2
  Conservative 2314-334.8

Ward results

Angel Road (2)
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Arnos (2)
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Bowes (2)
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Bullsmoor (2)
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Chase (2)
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Craig Park (2)
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Enfield Lock (2)
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Enfield Wash (2)
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Grange (2)
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Green Street (2)
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Grovelands (2)
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Highfield (2)
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Hoe Lane (2)
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Huxley (2)
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Jubilee (2)
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Latymer (2)
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Merryhills (2)
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Oakwood (2)
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Palmers Green (2)
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Ponders End (2)
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Raglan (2)
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St Alphege (2)
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St Marks (2)
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St Peters (2)
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Southbury (2)
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Southgate Green (2)
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Town (2)
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Trent (2)
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Village (2)
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Weir Hall (2)
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Willow (2)
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Winchmore Hill (2)
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Worcesters (2)
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References

  1. ↑ "Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results". The Guardian. 1998-05-09. p. 16.
  2. ↑ "Policy and politics: Local elections: How London voted for a mayor". The Guardian. 1998-05-09. p. 16.
  3. 1 2 "Results At A Glance". Enfield Council. Archived from the original on 1998-12-01. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  4. ↑ "Local Elections results". The Times. 1998-05-09. p. 46.
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