Local by-elections 22 Aug 1985
Local by-elections 22 Aug 1985 was held on 22 August 1985. 3 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 11 candidates. SDP-Liberal Alliance won 3.
- Date
- 22 August 1985
- Seats filled
- 3
- Candidates
- 11
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 3 | 3 | 2,035 | 40.7% |
| Conservative Party | 2 | 0 | 1,025 | 20.5% |
| The Labour Party | 4 | 0 | 985 | 19.7% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 960 | 19.2% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Harrogate | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Mendip | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Ryedale | 1 | 0 | — | — |