Local by-elections 21 Jul 1988
Local by-elections 21 Jul 1988 was held on 21 July 1988. 8 seats were filled across 10 wards and divisions in 10 councils, from 24 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 4, Conservative Party won 3 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 21 July 1988
- Seats filled
- 8
- Candidates
- 24
- Councils
- 10
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 8 | 4 | 4,383 | 34.6% |
| Conservative Party | 10 | 3 | 5,080 | 40.1% |
| The Labour Party | 3 | 1 | 1,832 | 14.5% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 1,359 | 10.7% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Babergh | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Cornwall | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Daventry | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Mid Suffolk | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Lakeland | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| St. Albans | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Wychavon | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Wycombe | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |