Local by-elections 19 Jan 1989
Local by-elections 19 Jan 1989 was held on 19 January 1989. 9 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 7 councils, from 27 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 4, Conservative Party won 3 and The Labour Party won 2.
- Date
- 19 January 1989
- Seats filled
- 9
- Candidates
- 27
- Councils
- 7
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 8 | 4 | 4,782 | 32.8% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 3 | 5,304 | 36.3% |
| The Labour Party | 7 | 2 | 3,705 | 25.4% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 438 | 3.0% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 366 | 2.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Islington | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Kirklees | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Lewes | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| North Devon | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| South Somerset | 1 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |