Welwyn Hatfield District Council election, 1998

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The 1998 Welwyn Hatfield District Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Welwyn Hatfield District Council in Hertfordshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council. [1]

Welwyn Hatfield Borough & Non-metropolitan district in England

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After the election, the composition of the council was

Election result

Welwyn Hatfield Local Election Result 1998 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 10+352.6
  Labour 9-347.4

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References

  1. 1 2 "Local Elections results". The Times. 1998-05-09. p. 46.
  2. "Policy and politics: Local Elections: Analysis: Council poll results". The Guardian. 1998-05-09. p. 16.