Local by-elections 07 Nov 1996
Local by-elections 07 Nov 1996 was held on 7 November 1996. 8 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 27 candidates. The Labour Party won 3, Conservative Party won 3 and Liberal Democrats won 2.
- Date
- 7 November 1996
- Seats filled
- 8
- Candidates
- 27
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 8 | 3 | 5,040 | 35.9% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 3 | 3,046 | 21.7% |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 2 | 5,675 | 40.4% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 103 | 0.7% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 95 | 0.7% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 80 | 0.6% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Hackney | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Newark And Sherwood | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Restormel | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |