Before (end of 1996)
Not known.
After (end of 1997)
Not known.
Ward results
Bolebridge1 seat
| E Abel | Labour | 4,861 ✓ |
| A. James | Conservative | 2,655 |
| J. Dale | Liberal Democrats | 1,063 |
Perrycrofts1 seat
| R. Smith | Labour | 3,266 ✓ |
| R Cook | Conservative | 2,109 |
| G Soult | Liberal Democrats | 800 |