Local by-elections 06 Nov 2008
Local by-elections 06 Nov 2008 was held on 6 November 2008. 3 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 19 candidates. Conservative Party won 1, The Labour Party won 1 and Independent won 1.
- Date
- 6 November 2008
- Seats filled
- 3
- Candidates
- 19
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 4 | 1 | 2,770 | 23.0% |
| The Labour Party | 2 | 1 | 2,452 | 20.4% |
| Independent | 3 | 1 | 477 | 4.0% |
| Scottish National Party | 2 | 0 | 3,868 | 32.1% |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 | 0 | 1,949 | 16.2% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 386 | 3.2% |
| Solidarity - Scotland's Socialist Movement | 1 | 0 | 80 | 0.7% |
| Scottish Socialist Party | 1 | 0 | 53 | 0.4% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Glasgow | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Rutland | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| Waltham Forest | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |