Local by-elections 17 Apr 1986
Local by-elections 17 Apr 1986 was held on 17 April 1986. 6 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 19 candidates. The Labour Party won 3, SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 17 April 1986
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 19
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 3 | 3,819 | 34.2% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 3 | 2 | 1,565 | 14.0% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 1 | 3,138 | 28.1% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 2,555 | 22.9% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 82 | 0.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Castle Morpeth | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Copeland | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Kingswood | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Torfaen | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |