Local by-elections 07 Feb 1985
Local by-elections 07 Feb 1985 was held on 7 February 1985. 6 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 18 candidates. SDP-Liberal Alliance won 3, Conservative Party won 1 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 7 February 1985
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 18
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 4 | 3 | 2,760 | 33.7% |
| Conservative Party | 6 | 1 | 3,365 | 41.1% |
| The Labour Party | 6 | 1 | 1,621 | 19.8% |
| Independent | 1 | 1 | 236 | 2.9% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 206 | 2.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Mendip | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| North Tyneside | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Rushmoor | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Tonbridge And Malling | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Wyre | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |