Elections to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 4 May 1978. One-third of the council was up for election. The election resulted in Labour retaining control of the council. The sole Democratic Labour councillor elected in 1973 successfully defended his seat as an Independent, while the only Independent elected that year was unable to defend his seat as a Conservative.
Election result
This resulted in the following composition of the council:
PartyPrevious councilNew council Labour 39 37 Residents 11 14 Liberals 5 5 Independent Labour 2 2 Independent 1 1 Conservatives 2 1 Total 60 60 Working majority
Ward results
+/- figures represent changes from the last time these wards were contested.
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