Local by-elections 20 Jun 1996
Local by-elections 20 Jun 1996 was held on 20 June 1996. 7 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 27 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 3, Conservative Party won 2 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 20 June 1996
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 27
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 8 | 3 | 4,274 | 36.7% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 2 | 2,653 | 22.8% |
| The Labour Party | 7 | 1 | 2,666 | 22.9% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 810 | 7.0% |
| Independent | 5 | 0 | 903 | 7.8% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 328 | 2.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceredigion | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| East Sussex | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Kettering | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Macclesfield | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 1 | 1 | Other | 1 |
| Restormel | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Suffolk Coastal | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |