1998 Chorley Borough Council election explained

See main article: Chorley Borough Council elections.

Elections to Chorley Borough Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party kept overall control of the council.

After the election, the composition of the council was:

Party		Seats	±
		33	4
		7	1
		6	2
		2	1

Ward results

Whittle-le-Woods

References

• "Council poll results", The Guardian 9 May 1998 page 16
• Election results: CHORLEY
• Lib Dems are ready to test their popularity