1999 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

The 1999 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council in the West Midlands, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party kept overall control of the council.^[1] Overall turnout in the election was 30.63%.^[2]

After the election, the composition of the council was

• Labour 39
• Conservative 17
• Liberal Democrat 3^[3]

Election results

The results saw Labour keep its majority on the council but lose four seats to other parties.^[4] The Conservatives gained seats in Bushbury, Merry Hill and Park wards, while the Liberal Democrats gained in Spring Vale.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Wolverhampton . 2010-01-25 . BBC News Online.
2. Web site: Council Election Results - 6 May 1999 . 2010-01-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010114223900/http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/member/el990506.htm . 14 January 2001 . Wolverhampton Council . live . dmy-all .
3. News: Local Councils: Results round-up . . 4 . 1999-05-07 .
4. News: Tories make inroads but fail to break iron grip . . 7 . 1999-05-07 .