Local by-elections 03 Apr 1997
Local by-elections 03 Apr 1997 was held on 3 April 1997. 6 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 17 candidates. The Labour Party won 4 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 3 April 1997
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 17
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 4 | 3,216 | 45.0% |
| Conservative Party | 4 | 2 | 1,903 | 26.6% |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 0 | 1,587 | 22.2% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 312 | 4.4% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 129 | 1.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| East Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Fylde | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Gillingham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Wrexham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |