Local by-elections 09 Oct 2008
Local by-elections 09 Oct 2008 was held on 9 October 2008. 9 seats were filled across 9 wards and divisions in 9 councils, from 33 candidates. Conservative Party won 6 and Liberal Democrats won 3.
- Date
- 9 October 2008
- Seats filled
- 9
- Candidates
- 33
- Councils
- 9
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 9 | 6 | 8,117 | 39.8% |
| Liberal Democrats | 8 | 3 | 7,198 | 35.3% |
| The Labour Party | 7 | 0 | 3,441 | 16.9% |
| BNP | 2 | 0 | 426 | 2.1% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 407 | 2.0% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 2 | 0 | 377 | 1.8% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 337 | 1.7% |
| English Democrats Party - Putting England First | 1 | 0 | 93 | 0.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, City of | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Canterbury | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cheshire East | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| East Hampshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Haringey | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Isle Of Wight | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Southwark | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| West Lindsey | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |