Local by-elections 03 Dec 1987
Local by-elections 03 Dec 1987 was held on 3 December 1987. 5 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 18 candidates. The Labour Party won 2, SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 3 December 1987
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 18
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 5 | 2 | 2,507 | 26.1% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 5 | 2 | 2,320 | 24.2% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 1 | 4,032 | 42.0% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 488 | 5.1% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 257 | 2.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Craven | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| Wyre | 1 | 0 | — | — |