Local by-elections 14 Jul 2005
Local by-elections 14 Jul 2005 was held on 14 July 2005. 17 seats were filled across 17 wards and divisions in 15 councils, from 52 candidates. The Labour Party won 7, Conservative Party won 6 and Liberal Democrats won 2.
- Date
- 14 July 2005
- Seats filled
- 17
- Candidates
- 52
- Councils
- 15
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 11 | 7 | 7,964 | 42.1% |
| Conservative Party | 15 | 6 | 4,490 | 23.7% |
| Liberal Democrats | 12 | 2 | 4,199 | 22.2% |
| Independent | 5 | 2 | 759 | 4.0% |
| BNP | 2 | 0 | 539 | 2.8% |
| Respect | 1 | 0 | 354 | 1.9% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 4 | 0 | 348 | 1.8% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 286 | 1.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Boston | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Bridgnorth | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Derby | 2 | 2 | Labour | 2 |
| East Lindsey | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Leicester City Council | 2 | 2 | Labour | 2 |
| Newark And Sherwood | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| North Devon | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Rochford | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Bucks | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| Torridge | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |
| Uttlesford | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Waltham Forest | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |