Local by-elections 23 Feb 1989
Local by-elections 23 Feb 1989 was held on 23 February 1989. 5 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 16 candidates. Conservative Party won 2, Liberal Democrats won 2 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 23 February 1989
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 6 | 2 | 3,112 | 34.2% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 2 | 2,249 | 24.7% |
| The Labour Party | 6 | 1 | 2,660 | 29.3% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 1,073 | 11.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| City of Chester | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Dover | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Hambleton | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Kettering | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Monmouth | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |