Local by-elections 08 Oct 1987
Local by-elections 08 Oct 1987 was held on 8 October 1987. 9 seats were filled across 9 wards and divisions in 9 councils, from 25 candidates. The Labour Party won 4, SDP-Liberal Alliance won 3 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 8 October 1987
- Seats filled
- 9
- Candidates
- 25
- Councils
- 9
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 4 | 4,287 | 29.7% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 6 | 3 | 3,779 | 26.2% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 2 | 5,057 | 35.0% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 717 | 5.0% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 588 | 4.1% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Congleton | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| East Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Hounslow | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Sunderland | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Tynedale | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |