Local by-elections 16 Dec 2004
Local by-elections 16 Dec 2004 was held on 16 December 2004. 9 seats were filled across 9 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 31 candidates. Conservative Party won 3, Liberal Democrats won 3 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 16 December 2004
- Seats filled
- 9
- Candidates
- 31
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 7 | 3 | 2,996 | 31.7% |
| Liberal Democrats | 8 | 3 | 2,108 | 22.3% |
| The Labour Party | 6 | 1 | 1,946 | 20.6% |
| Independent | 6 | 1 | 1,138 | 12.0% |
| Scottish National Party | 1 | 1 | 603 | 6.4% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 2 | 0 | 452 | 4.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 216 | 2.3% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| Carrick | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| County Durham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Durham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Falkirk | 1 | 1 | SNP | 1 |
| King's Lynn And West Norfolk | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |