Local by-elections 01 Aug 1996
Local by-elections 01 Aug 1996 was held on 1 August 1996. 3 seats were filled across 3 wards and divisions in 3 councils, from 10 candidates. The Labour Party won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 1 August 1996
- Seats filled
- 3
- Candidates
- 10
- Councils
- 3
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 3 | 2 | 920 | 31.9% |
| Conservative Party | 2 | 1 | 748 | 26.0% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 0 | 1,053 | 36.6% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 159 | 5.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and Deane | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Chester-le-Street | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| North Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |