Local by-elections 12 Oct 1989
Local by-elections 12 Oct 1989 was held on 12 October 1989. 6 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 23 candidates. The Labour Party won 3 and Conservative Party won 3.
- Date
- 12 October 1989
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 23
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 3 | 4,232 | 35.2% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 3 | 4,067 | 33.8% |
| Independent | 5 | 0 | 2,469 | 20.5% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 0 | 697 | 5.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 567 | 4.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Merton | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Mid Bedfordshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Hams | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Southwark | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Three Rivers | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Tonbridge And Malling | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |