1998 Runnymede Borough Council election

Elections to Runnymede Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.

After the election, the composition of the council was
 * Conservative 23
 * Labour 12
 * Independent 5
 * Liberal Democrat 1
 * Residents Association 1