Elections to Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council stood for election, and the Labour party kept control of the council. After the election, the composition of the council was
- Labour 42
- Liberal Democrat 9
- Conservative 5
Election result
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 14 | 0 | 73.7 | ||||||
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | -1 | 15.8 | ||||||
| Conservative | 2 | +1 | 10.5 | ||||||
References
- "Council poll results", The Guardian 9 May 1998 page 16
