Elections to Rossendale 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. Overall turnout was 30%.
After the election, the composition of the council was: Labour 25 Conservative 11
Election result
Ward results
References "Council poll results", The Guardian 9 May 1998 page 16 Magnificent seven blaze a blue comeback trail Election results: ROSSENDALE