Local by-elections 20 Nov 1997
Local by-elections 20 Nov 1997 was held on 20 November 1997. 7 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 28 candidates. The Labour Party won 3, Liberal Democrats won 2 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 20 November 1997
- Seats filled
- 7
- Candidates
- 28
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 8 | 3 | 2,475 | 23.5% |
| Liberal Democrats | 8 | 2 | 4,036 | 38.3% |
| Conservative Party | 8 | 2 | 3,282 | 31.1% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 620 | 5.9% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 84 | 0.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 50 | 0.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Carrick | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cornwall | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Mole Valley | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| West Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |