Local by-elections 07 Sep 1989
Local by-elections 07 Sep 1989 was held on 7 September 1989. 12 seats were filled across 12 wards and divisions in 12 councils, from 39 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 6, The Labour Party won 5 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 7 September 1989
- Seats filled
- 12
- Candidates
- 39
- Councils
- 12
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 10 | 6 | 6,018 | 26.2% |
| The Labour Party | 10 | 5 | 7,207 | 31.4% |
| Conservative Party | 10 | 1 | 7,885 | 34.4% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 840 | 3.7% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 607 | 2.6% |
| Green Party | 4 | 0 | 395 | 1.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Blyth Valley | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Craven | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Hyndburn | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Maidstone | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Montgomeryshire | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Pendle | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Rushcliffe | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Southend-On-Sea | 1 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| Winchester | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |