Local by-elections 26 Jun 1997
Local by-elections 26 Jun 1997 was held on 26 June 1997. 15 seats were filled across 17 wards and divisions in 13 councils, from 49 candidates. The Labour Party won 8, Liberal Democrats won 4 and Conservative Party won 3.
- Date
- 26 June 1997
- Seats filled
- 15
- Candidates
- 49
- Councils
- 13
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 13 | 8 | 6,145 | 45.8% |
| Liberal Democrats | 15 | 4 | 2,569 | 19.1% |
| Conservative Party | 15 | 3 | 3,304 | 24.6% |
| Independent | 4 | 0 | 1,280 | 9.5% |
| Scottish National Party | 1 | 0 | 76 | 0.6% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 49 | 0.4% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Charnwood | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| City of Chester | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Gravesham | 3 | 3 | Labour | 3 |
| Harrogate | 3 | 3 | Liberal Democrats | 2 |
| Highland | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Purbeck | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Redbridge | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Ribble Valley | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| South Holland | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Uttlesford | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Wigan | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |