The 1999 Fareham Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of

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Council in

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. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from

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. After the election, the composition of the council was *

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14 * Labour 5 *Others 2

Election result

The results saw the Conservatives take control of the council after winning 9 seats.

Ward results

References

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