Local by-elections 11 Dec 1997
Local by-elections 11 Dec 1997 was held on 11 December 1997. 11 seats were filled across 12 wards and divisions in 12 councils, from 37 candidates. Conservative Party won 5, The Labour Party won 3 and Independent won 2.
- Date
- 11 December 1997
- Seats filled
- 11
- Candidates
- 37
- Councils
- 12
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 10 | 5 | 3,101 | 32.9% |
| The Labour Party | 10 | 3 | 2,885 | 30.6% |
| Independent | 5 | 2 | 934 | 9.9% |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 | 1 | 2,147 | 22.8% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 190 | 2.0% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 179 | 1.9% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Boston | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Carmarthenshire | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Chichester | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Dover | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| North Cornwall | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| Slough | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| South Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Uttlesford | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Waverley | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |