Local by-elections 19 Dec 1985
Local by-elections 19 Dec 1985 was held on 19 December 1985. 4 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 15 candidates. The Labour Party won 3 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 19 December 1985
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 15
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 4 | 3 | 2,916 | 45.8% |
| Conservative Party | 3 | 1 | 1,166 | 18.3% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 2 | 0 | 1,302 | 20.5% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 773 | 12.1% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 176 | 2.8% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, City of | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Dover | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Oswestry | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Southwark | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |