1979 Sheffield City Council election

Elections to Sheffield City Council were held on 3 May 1979. One third of the council was up for election.

Election result

This result has the following consequences for the total number of seats on the Council after the elections: PartyPrevious councilNew council Labour 60 62 Conservatives 24 22 Liberal 6 6 Communist 0 0 Independent 0 0 Total 90 90 Working majority

Ward results

Don Sparkes was previously elected as a Liberal councillor

Harry Hanwell was a sitting councillor for Owlerton ward

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