The 1998 Worcester City Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Worcester City Council in Worcestershire, England.
[2][3] The run up to the election saw controversy over the mayor Margaret Layland who had admitted to having an affair with her chauffeur.
[2] Her husband Colin Layland, also a councillor, was suspended as well leading to him standing as an independent in St John ward and being opposed by an official Labour party candidate.
[2][4][5] The results saw Labour hold on to their majority on the council after winning 8 of the 13 seats contested.
[5] Colin Layland was defeated in St John ward by the Labour candidate.