Elections to Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.
After the election, the composition of the council was
- Labour 23
- Conservative 11
- Others 4
Results
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 8 | +7 | 50.0 | ||||||
| Labour | 7 | -8 | 43.8 | ||||||
| Others | 1 | +1 | 6.3 | ||||||
References
- "Council poll results", The Guardian 9 May 1998 page 16
