1979 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

English and Welsh Local Elections in 1979 were held on Thursday 5 May.

Following the elections the Labour Party had overall control of Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council.

The Wolverhampton Association of Ratepayers became known simply as Ratepayers in the 1979 local elections.

The composition of the council prior to the election was:

• Labour 28
• Conservative 30
• Wolverhampton Association of Ratepayers 2

The composition of the council following the election was:

• Labour 30
• Conservative 29
• Ratepayers 1

Election results

Conservative gain from Ratepayers