Local by-elections 20 Oct 1988
Local by-elections 20 Oct 1988 was held on 20 October 1988. 9 seats were filled across 10 wards and divisions in 9 councils, from 33 candidates. Conservative Party won 4, Liberal Democrats won 4 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 20 October 1988
- Seats filled
- 9
- Candidates
- 33
- Councils
- 9
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 9 | 4 | 8,405 | 40.1% |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 | 4 | 5,953 | 28.4% |
| The Labour Party | 8 | 1 | 3,753 | 17.9% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 1,640 | 7.8% |
| Green Party | 4 | 0 | 747 | 3.6% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 481 | 2.3% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Brent | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| East Hampshire | 2 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Eastleigh | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Islington | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Norwich | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Wear Valley | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Wirral | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |