Local by-elections 05 Dec 1996
Local by-elections 05 Dec 1996 was held on 5 December 1996. 13 seats were filled across 13 wards and divisions in 13 councils, from 46 candidates. Conservative Party won 6, Liberal Democrats won 4 and The Labour Party won 3.
- Date
- 5 December 1996
- Seats filled
- 13
- Candidates
- 46
- Councils
- 13
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 12 | 6 | 6,488 | 34.6% |
| Liberal Democrats | 13 | 4 | 5,641 | 30.1% |
| The Labour Party | 13 | 3 | 5,002 | 26.7% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 697 | 3.7% |
| Independent | 4 | 0 | 626 | 3.3% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 273 | 1.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County Council | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Bexley | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hereford & Worcester | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Leicester | 1 | 2 | Liberal Democrats | 2 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Richmondshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Rochford | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| South Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Wychavon | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |