Local by-elections 12 Aug 2021
Local by-elections 12 Aug 2021 was held on 12 August 2021. 6 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 31 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 3, Conservative Party won 2 and Aspire won 1.
- Date
- 12 August 2021
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 31
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 6 | 3 | 2,186 | 33.6% |
| Conservative Party | 6 | 2 | 1,774 | 27.2% |
| Aspire | 1 | 1 | 1,204 | 18.5% |
| The Labour Party | 4 | 0 | 1,028 | 15.8% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 290 | 4.5% |
| Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0.5% |
| Scottish Green Party | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Scottish Libertarian Party | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Scottish National Party | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Socialist Labour Party | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Independence for Scotland Party | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Suffolk | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Highland | 2 | 2 | Liberal Democrats | 2 |
| North Ayrshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Lakeland | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets | 1 | 1 | Aspire | 1 |