Local by-elections 22 Feb 1996
Local by-elections 22 Feb 1996 was held on 22 February 1996. 11 seats were filled across 11 wards and divisions in 10 councils, from 33 candidates. The Labour Party won 6, Liberal Democrats won 3 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 22 February 1996
- Seats filled
- 11
- Candidates
- 33
- Councils
- 10
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 11 | 6 | 4,986 | 34.0% |
| Liberal Democrats | 11 | 3 | 5,008 | 34.2% |
| Conservative Party | 7 | 2 | 4,148 | 28.3% |
| Independent | 4 | 0 | 516 | 3.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Derwentside | 2 | 2 | Labour | 2 |
| North Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Shepway | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Surrey | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Taunton Deane | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Tynedale | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Wycombe | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |