The 1999 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire, England. Prior to the election, the Liberal Democrats had gained a seat in Wombwell North from Labour. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party stayed in overall control of the council.
Election results
This resulted in the following composition of the council:
PartyPrevious councilNew council Labour 62 59 Independent 2 3 Conservatives 1 2 Liberal Democrats 1 2 Total 66 66 Working majority
Ward results
+/- figures represent changes from the last time these wards were contested.
By-elections between 1999 and 2000
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