Local by-elections 18 Apr 1996
Local by-elections 18 Apr 1996 was held on 18 April 1996. 12 seats were filled across 12 wards and divisions in 10 councils, from 43 candidates. The Labour Party won 6, Conservative Party won 4 and Scottish National Party won 1.
- Date
- 18 April 1996
- Seats filled
- 12
- Candidates
- 43
- Councils
- 10
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 12 | 6 | 7,319 | 41.1% |
| Conservative Party | 11 | 4 | 4,800 | 26.9% |
| Scottish National Party | 2 | 1 | 1,216 | 6.8% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 3 | 1 | 381 | 2.1% |
| Liberal Democrats | 11 | 0 | 3,424 | 19.2% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 414 | 2.3% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 263 | 1.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| Bromley | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cardiff | 2 | 2 | Labour | 2 |
| Ceredigion | 1 | 1 | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 |
| Clackmannan | 1 | 1 | SNP | 1 |
| Clackmannanshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Gravesham | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Surrey Heath | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Tendring | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |