1980 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election

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