Elections to Coventry City 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
- Labour 45
- Conservative 7
- Independent 1
- Others 1
Election result
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 15 | -2 | 78.9 | ||||||
| Conservative | 3 | +1 | 15.8 | ||||||
| Others | 1 | +1 | 5.3 | ||||||
References
- "Local Elections results". The Times. 9 May 1998. p. 46.
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