Local by-elections 24 Jul 1997
Local by-elections 24 Jul 1997 was held on 24 July 1997. 13 seats were filled across 13 wards and divisions in 13 councils, from 40 candidates. The Labour Party won 9, Liberal Democrats won 3 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 24 July 1997
- Seats filled
- 13
- Candidates
- 40
- Councils
- 13
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 13 | 9 | 7,318 | 49.7% |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 | 3 | 2,805 | 19.0% |
| Conservative Party | 12 | 1 | 3,980 | 27.0% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 321 | 2.2% |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 180 | 1.2% |
| Green Party | 2 | 0 | 121 | 0.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Carrick | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Croydon | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| East Devon | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Lewisham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Melton | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| North Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Rochester-upon-Medway | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Swansea | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| West Lancashire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |