- Source: 1998 Basildon District Council election
The 1998 Basildon District Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.
After the election, the composition of the council was
Labour 23
Liberal Democrats 13
Conservative 6
Election result
All comparisons in vote share are to the corresponding 1994 election.