Local by-elections 05 Apr 2001
Local by-elections 05 Apr 2001 was held on 5 April 2001. 6 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 16 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 4, Conservative Party won 1 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 5 April 2001
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 4 | 2,631 | 41.7% |
| Conservative Party | 6 | 1 | 2,110 | 33.4% |
| The Labour Party | 3 | 1 | 1,468 | 23.2% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 107 | 1.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Cotswold | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Macclesfield | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Shepway | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Westminster | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Wigan | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |