Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council elections in 1980 were held on Thursday 1 May.
Following the elections the Labour Party had overall control of the council.
The composition of the council prior to the election was:
*Labour 28
*Conservative 30
*Wolverhampton Association of Ratepayers 2
The composition of the council following the election was:
*Labour 32
*Conservative 28
Election results
Conservative gain from Ratepayers
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1980
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1980 English local elections
1980s in the West Midlands (county)