Elections to Gateshead Council in Tyne and Wear, England were held on 6 May 1999. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council. The results saw the Liberal Democrats gain 2 seats from Labour but Labour gained one seat in Blaydon. Overall turnout was 26.4%.
After the election, the composition of the council was:
- Labour 49
- Liberal Democrat 15
- Liberal 1
- Other 1
Election result
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