Local by-elections 07 Jul 1988
Local by-elections 07 Jul 1988 was held on 7 July 1988. 9 seats were filled across 9 wards and divisions in 9 councils, from 24 candidates. The Labour Party won 4, Conservative Party won 3 and Liberal Democrats won 2.
- Date
- 7 July 1988
- Seats filled
- 9
- Candidates
- 24
- Councils
- 9
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 4 | 4,845 | 30.5% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 3 | 5,111 | 32.1% |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 2 | 5,799 | 36.5% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 81 | 0.5% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 65 | 0.4% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Haringey | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Hereford & Worcester | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| New Forest | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Waltham Forest | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| West Lindsey | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |