1998 Leeds City Council election

The 1998 Leeds City Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough Council in West Yorkshire, England.

One third of the council, alongside a vacancy in Wortley (following Fabian Hamilton's election as Leeds North East MP) were up for election.

The Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

[1] Overall turnout in the election was 24.66%.

[2] This result had the following consequences for the total number of seats on the council after the elections:[4]