Local by-elections 03 Dec 1998
Local by-elections 03 Dec 1998 was held on 3 December 1998. 7 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 28 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 2, The Labour Party won 2 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 3 December 1998
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 28
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 2 | 2,524 | 30.5% |
| The Labour Party | 6 | 2 | 2,400 | 29.0% |
| Conservative Party | 7 | 2 | 1,520 | 18.4% |
| Scottish National Party | 1 | 1 | 849 | 10.3% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 647 | 7.8% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 323 | 3.9% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0.1% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arun | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Enfield | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| North Lanarkshire | 1 | 1 | SNP | 1 |
| Richmondshire | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Southwark | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Tynedale | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Warrington | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Wyre Forest | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |