Local by-elections 07 Aug 1997
Local by-elections 07 Aug 1997 was held on 7 August 1997. 4 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 14 candidates. The Labour Party won 2 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 7 August 1997
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 14
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 4 | 2 | 2,800 | 51.4% |
| Conservative Party | 4 | 2 | 1,930 | 35.4% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 0 | 564 | 10.3% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 158 | 2.9% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Pendle | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |