The first election to Swansea County Borough Council took place in 1889.
The previous Town Council which had 24 members (18 councillors and 6 aldermen) would now have 40 members (30 councillors and 10 aldermen).
Almost all candidates expressed no party affiliation, fighting the contest on local issues.
[1] Seven aldermen were elected at the annual meeting of the Council held on 9 November.
[2] An attempt was made to ensure that aldermen from particular wards were elected but this was ruled out of order.