Local by-elections 10 Jul 1997
Local by-elections 10 Jul 1997 was held on 10 July 1997. 23 seats were filled across 23 wards and divisions in 18 councils, from 76 candidates. The Labour Party won 13, Conservative Party won 6 and Liberal Democrats won 3.
- Date
- 10 July 1997
- Seats filled
- 23
- Candidates
- 76
- Councils
- 18
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 22 | 13 | 13,675 | 50.8% |
| Conservative Party | 20 | 6 | 6,049 | 22.5% |
| Liberal Democrats | 21 | 3 | 5,761 | 21.4% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 1 | 378 | 1.4% |
| Independent | 5 | 0 | 675 | 2.5% |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 258 | 1.0% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 125 | 0.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2 | 2 | Labour | 2 |
| Conwy | 1 | 1 | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 |
| Copeland | 3 | 3 | Labour | 2 |
| Copeland Borough Council | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Derby | 2 | 2 | Labour | 2 |
| East Lindsey | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Fylde | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Gillingham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hackney | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Islington | 2 | 2 | Labour | 1 |
| Leeds | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Sandwell | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Taunton Deane | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Tendring | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| West Dorset | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |