Local by-elections 15 Sep 1983
Local by-elections 15 Sep 1983 was held on 15 September 1983. 7 seats were filled across 7 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 26 candidates. SDP-Liberal Alliance won 3, Conservative Party won 2 and The Labour Party won 2.
- Date
- 15 September 1983
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 26
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 3 | 3 | 2,262 | 10.9% |
| Conservative Party | 6 | 2 | 7,991 | 38.6% |
| The Labour Party | 6 | 2 | 4,890 | 23.6% |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 4,661 | 22.5% |
| Independent | 7 | 0 | 874 | 4.2% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Greater London Council | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| North Cornwall | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Rushmoor | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |