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

Election results
Conservative gain from Ratepayers