Local by-elections 12 Nov 1998
Local by-elections 12 Nov 1998 was held on 12 November 1998. 5 seats were filled across 5 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 16 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 2, The Labour Party won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 12 November 1998
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 2 | 1,568 | 31.7% |
| The Labour Party | 3 | 2 | 1,472 | 29.7% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 1 | 1,629 | 32.9% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 125 | 2.5% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 113 | 2.3% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 45 | 0.9% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Forest | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hounslow | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Ribble Valley | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| West Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |