Local by-elections 21 Jan 1988
Local by-elections 21 Jan 1988 was held on 21 January 1988. 8 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 7 councils, from 25 candidates. Conservative Party won 4, The Labour Party won 2 and SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2.
- Date
- 21 January 1988
- Seats filled
- 8
- Candidates
- 25
- Councils
- 7
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 8 | 4 | 7,738 | 48.1% |
| The Labour Party | 8 | 2 | 6,133 | 38.1% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 7 | 2 | 2,180 | 13.5% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0.2% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0.1% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Chichester | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Havering | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| Hereford | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |