Local by-elections 21 Sep 2000
Local by-elections 21 Sep 2000 was held on 21 September 2000. 5 seats were filled across 9 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 38 candidates. The Labour Party won 2, Liberal Democrats won 2 and Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales won 1.
- Date
- 21 September 2000
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 38
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 8 | 2 | 2,114 | 25.1% |
| Liberal Democrats | 6 | 2 | 1,703 | 20.2% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 4 | 1 | 785 | 9.3% |
| Independent | 7 | 0 | 1,597 | 19.0% |
| Conservative Party | 7 | 0 | 1,575 | 18.7% |
| Scottish National Party | 2 | 0 | 333 | 4.0% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 274 | 3.3% |
| British National Party | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chester | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Darlington | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Inverclyde | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Moray | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 1 | 1 | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 |
| Rotherham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Wrexham | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Wrexham | 2 | 0 | — | — |