Local by-elections 10 Dec 1998
Local by-elections 10 Dec 1998 was held on 10 December 1998. 7 seats were filled across 7 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 20 candidates. The Labour Party won 3, Conservative Party won 2 and Liberal Democrats won 2.
- Date
- 10 December 1998
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 20
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 3 | 3,145 | 44.4% |
| Conservative Party | 6 | 2 | 2,435 | 34.4% |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 2 | 1,274 | 18.0% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 234 | 3.3% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Castle Morpeth | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Pendle | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Tamworth | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| West Lindsey | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |