Before (end of 1997)
Not known.
After (end of 1998)
Not known.
Ward results
Lexden1 seat
| P. Walford | Conservative | 1,030 ✓ |
| Una Jones | Liberal Democrats | 802 |
| S. Creasy | Labour | 210 |
Mile End1 seat
| D Goatley | Liberal Democrats | 913 ✓ |
| N. Taylor | Conservative | 844 |
| Janet Margaret Thomas | Labour | 766 |
Wivenhoe1 seat
| R. Richardson | Labour | 1,056 ✓ |
| D. Adams | Conservative | 627 |
| L. Warren | Liberal Democrats | 169 |