Local by-elections 19 Sep 1996
Local by-elections 19 Sep 1996 was held on 19 September 1996. 7 seats were filled across 7 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 22 candidates. Conservative Party won 4 and The Labour Party won 3.
- Date
- 19 September 1996
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 22
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 7 | 4 | 4,460 | 41.2% |
| The Labour Party | 7 | 3 | 4,598 | 42.5% |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 0 | 1,508 | 13.9% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 101 | 0.9% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 89 | 0.8% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 67 | 0.6% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Gosport | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Hereford & Worcester | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Horsham | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 2 |
| Hove | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Rother | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |