The 1999 Bristol City Council election took place on 6 May 1999, on the same day as other local elections. All seats were up for election due to boundary changes, with each ward electing 2 councillors. The total number of seats on the council increased by 2 due to the creation of a new ward: Clifton East.
Despite losing seats to both the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, the Labour Party maintained control of the council with a slim overall majority.
Background In August 1998, over the objections of the ruling Labour group, Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong ordered a full council election to be held in May 1999.
Changes between elections
Summary Election result
! colspan=2| Total ! 246 ! 70 ! 2 ! colspan=4 | ! 96,494 !
Election of Group Leaders George Micklewright (Filwood) was re-elected leader of the Labour Group, Barbara Janke (Clifton) was re-elected leader of the Liberal Democrats group and Peter Abraham (Stoke Bishop) was re-elected leader of the Conservative group.
Government Formation George Micklewright the leader of the Labour group was duly elected leader of the council and formed a labour administration.
Ward results Ashley
Avonmouth
Bedminster
Bishopston
Bishopsworth
Brislington East
Brislington West
Cabot
Clifton
Clifton East
Cotham
Easton
Eastville
Filwood
Frome Vale
Hartcliffe
Henbury
Hengrove
Henleaze
Hillfields
Horfield
Kingsweston
Knowle
Lawrence Hill
Lockleaze
Redland
Southmead
Southville
St George East
St George West
Stockwood
Stoke Bishop
Westbury-on-Trym
Whitchurch Park
Windmill Hill
References