1980 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council elections in 1980 were held on Thursday 1 May.

Following the elections the Labour Party had overall control of the council.

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 32
• Conservative 28

Election results

Conservative gain from Ratepayers