Local by-elections 16 Jul 1998
Local by-elections 16 Jul 1998 was held on 16 July 1998. 12 seats were filled across 12 wards and divisions in 12 councils, from 42 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 7, Conservative Party won 4 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 16 July 1998
- Seats filled
- 12
- Candidates
- 42
- Councils
- 12
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 11 | 7 | 8,138 | 40.4% |
| Conservative Party | 12 | 4 | 7,076 | 35.1% |
| The Labour Party | 12 | 1 | 3,738 | 18.6% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 736 | 3.7% |
| Independent | 4 | 0 | 325 | 1.6% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 134 | 0.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Aylesbury Vale | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Blyth Valley | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| East Hampshire | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| East Riding Of Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Newbury | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Scottish Borders | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Solihull | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Stevenage | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Surrey Heath | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |