Local by-elections 17 Mar 2005
Local by-elections 17 Mar 2005 was held on 17 March 2005. 8 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 7 councils, from 33 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 4, Conservative Party won 2 and The Labour Party won 2.
- Date
- 17 March 2005
- Seats filled
- 8
- Candidates
- 33
- Councils
- 7
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 4 | 4,192 | 31.7% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 2 | 3,797 | 28.7% |
| The Labour Party | 8 | 2 | 3,442 | 26.0% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 496 | 3.8% |
| Scottish National Party | 2 | 0 | 466 | 3.5% |
| RA E&E | 1 | 0 | 436 | 3.3% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 179 | 1.4% |
| Scottish Socialist Party | 2 | 0 | 178 | 1.3% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0.3% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherwell | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Epsom And Ewell | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hyndburn | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Lewisham | 2 | 2 | Liberal Democrats | 2 |
| Midlothian | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| West Dunbartonshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |