Local by-elections 07 Aug 1986
Local by-elections 07 Aug 1986 was held on 7 August 1986. 4 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 12 candidates. The Labour Party won 2 and SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2.
- Date
- 7 August 1986
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 12
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 4 | 2 | 2,957 | 50.6% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 3 | 2 | 1,529 | 26.2% |
| Conservative Party | 3 | 0 | 1,007 | 17.2% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 219 | 3.7% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 129 | 2.2% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Charnwood | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Stafford | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |