Local by-elections 17 Apr 1997
Local by-elections 17 Apr 1997 was held on 17 April 1997. 4 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 15 candidates. Conservative Party won 3 and Scottish National Party won 1.
- Date
- 17 April 1997
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 15
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 4 | 3 | 1,307 | 31.1% |
| Scottish National Party | 1 | 1 | 613 | 14.6% |
| The Labour Party | 4 | 0 | 934 | 22.2% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 0 | 730 | 17.4% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 622 | 14.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Falkirk | 1 | 1 | SNP | 1 |
| Surrey Heath | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| West Dorset | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |