Local by-elections 10 Nov 1988
Local by-elections 10 Nov 1988 was held on 10 November 1988. 13 seats were filled across 12 wards and divisions in 11 councils, from 40 candidates. The Labour Party won 5, Conservative Party won 4 and Liberal Democrats won 4.
- Date
- 10 November 1988
- Seats filled
- 13
- Candidates
- 40
- Councils
- 11
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 12 | 5 | 5,988 | 25.8% |
| Conservative Party | 12 | 4 | 8,553 | 36.8% |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 | 4 | 7,628 | 32.8% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 466 | 2.0% |
| Green Party | 3 | 0 | 334 | 1.4% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 265 | 1.1% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babergh | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Barnet | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Barnet | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Copeland | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| East Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Gillingham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 2 | Labour | 1 |
| South Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |