United Kingdom local elections 1998 Tags: Election.Local elections took place in many parts of England on 7 May 1998. All London borough council seats were elected as well a third of the seats on each of the Metropolitan Boroughs. Some unitary authorities and District councils also had elections. thumbnail firstLeader Tony Blair secondLeader William Hague start date 1998-05-07 title United Kingdom local elections 1998 Learn more... Loading...