Local by-elections 16 Aug 1984
Local by-elections 16 Aug 1984 was held on 16 August 1984. 2 seats were filled across 2 wards and divisions in 2 councils, from 6 candidates. SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2.
- Date
- 16 August 1984
- Seats filled
- 2
- Candidates
- 6
- Councils
- 2
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 2 | 2 | 797 | 49.5% |
| Conservative Party | 1 | 0 | 365 | 22.7% |
| The Labour Party | 2 | 0 | 340 | 21.1% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 109 | 6.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dorset | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |