1999 South Ayrshire Council election explained

Election Name:1999 South Ayrshire Council election
Country:Scotland
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1995 South Ayrshire Council election
Previous Year:1995
Next Election:South Ayrshire Council election, 2003
Next Year:2003
Party1:Scottish Labour Party
Seats Before1:21
Seats1:17
Seat Change1:4
Popular Vote1:24,263
Percentage1:41.1%
Swing1:18.0%
Party2:Scottish Conservative Party
Seats Before2:4
Seats2:13
Seat Change2:9
Popular Vote2:20,907
Percentage2:35.4%
Swing2:7.1%
Seats For Election:All 30 seats to South Ayrshire Council
Majority Seats:16

See main article: 1999 Scottish local elections.

Elections to South Ayrshire Council area were held on 6 May 1999, alongside elections to the Scottish Parliament. Elections were held for all 30 seats. With a majority in the election, Labour won.