1980 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council elections in 1980 were held on Thursday 1 May.

Following the elections the Labour Party had overall control of the council.

The composition of the council prior to the election was:

• Labour 28
• Conservative 30
• Wolverhampton Association of Ratepayers 2

The composition of the council following the election was:

• Labour 32
• Conservative 28

Election results

Source:^[1]

Conservative gain from Ratepayers

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . Wolverhampton City Council Election Results 1973-2012 . The Elections Centre . Plymouth University . 27 November 2021 . https://archive.today/20211127013644/http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Wolverhampton-1973-2012.pdf . 27 November 2021 . live .