Local by-elections 22 May 1997
Local by-elections 22 May 1997 was held on 22 May 1997. 5 seats were filled across 5 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 16 candidates. The Labour Party won 4 and Independent won 1.
- Date
- 22 May 1997
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 5 | 4 | 3,644 | 59.0% |
| Independent | 4 | 1 | 784 | 12.7% |
| Conservative Party | 3 | 0 | 1,176 | 19.0% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 0 | 482 | 7.8% |
| Green Party | 1 | 0 | 95 | 1.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Durham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| North Tyneside | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| South Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Independent | 1 |