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1998 Havant Borough Council election

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The 1998 Havant Borough Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Havant Borough Council in Hampshire, 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

Overall turnout at the election was 28%.[3]

Havant local election result 1998[4]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Liberal Democrats 6 -3 40.0
  Conservative 6 +3 40.0
  Labour 3 +1 20.0
  Others 0 -1 0

References

  1. ^ "Local government election results". The Independent. 8 May 1998.
  2. ^ "Local elections 98: Full set of results". Financial Times. NewsBank. 9 May 1998. p. 9.
  3. ^ Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (10 May 1998). "Election of no winners leaves parties guessing". The Sunday Times. NewsBank. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Local Elections results". The Times. NewsBank. 9 May 1998. p. 46.