The 1979 Lancaster City Council election took place on 10 May 1979. This was on the same day as other local elections in England. New ward boundaries took effect for this election, increasing the number of seats from 59 to 60.

Summary The election resulted in a Conservative majority hold.

Election result

Ward Results

Alexandra

Arkholme

Bolton-Le-Sands

Bulk

Carnforth

Castle

Caton

Ellel

Halton-With-Aughton

Harbour

Heysham Central

Heysham North

Heysham South

Hornby

John O'Gaunt

Kellet

Overton

Parks

Poulton

Scotforth East

Scotforth West

Silverdale

Skerton Central

Skerton East

Skerton West

Slyne-With-Hest

Torrisholme

Victoria

Warton

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