Local by-elections 08 Aug 1985
Local by-elections 08 Aug 1985 was held on 8 August 1985. 2 seats were filled across 2 wards and divisions in 2 councils, from 6 candidates. Conservative Party won 1 and SDP-Liberal Alliance won 1.
- Date
- 8 August 1985
- Seats filled
- 2
- Candidates
- 6
- Councils
- 2
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 2 | 1 | 1,139 | 41.8% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 | 1 | 597 | 21.9% |
| The Labour Party | 2 | 0 | 711 | 26.1% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 281 | 10.3% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| East Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |