Local by-elections 08 Dec 2016
Local by-elections 08 Dec 2016 was held on 8 December 2016. 5 seats were filled across 5 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 20 candidates. The Labour Party won 2, Independent won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 8 December 2016
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 20
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 5 | 2 | 769 | 22.1% |
| Independent | 2 | 2 | 737 | 21.2% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 1 | 1,247 | 35.8% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 3 | 0 | 416 | 12.0% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 148 | 4.3% |
| Liberal Democrats | 2 | 0 | 111 | 3.2% |
| BNP | 1 | 0 | 51 | 1.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Maldon | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| Telford & Wrekin | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |