Elections to Hyndburn Borough Council were held on 7 May 1998. 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 35 Conservative 12
Election result
Ward results
References "Council poll results", The Guardian 9 May 1998 page 16 We'll take over in 1999, says Tory leader Election results: Hyndburn