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
Ward results Source:
Conservative gain from Ratepayers
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