Local by-elections 11 Apr 1997
Local by-elections 11 Apr 1997 was held on 11 April 1997. 7 seats were filled across 7 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 22 candidates. The Labour Party won 3, Liberal Democrats won 3 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 11 April 1997
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 22
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 7 | 3 | 5,355 | 49.6% |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 3 | 2,984 | 27.6% |
| Conservative Party | 7 | 1 | 2,348 | 21.7% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 120 | 1.1% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Cardiff | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Castle Point | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| North Devon | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Vale Royal | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |