Local by-elections 27 Aug 1998
Local by-elections 27 Aug 1998 was held on 27 August 1998. 3 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 16 candidates. The Labour Party won 2 and Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales won 1.
- Date
- 27 August 1998
- Seats filled
- 3
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 4 | 2 | 2,007 | 39.0% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 1 | 780 | 15.2% |
| Scottish National Party | 1 | 0 | 658 | 12.8% |
| Conservative Party | 4 | 0 | 627 | 12.2% |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 618 | 12.0% |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 390 | 7.6% |
| Liberal Democrats | 2 | 0 | 63 | 1.2% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 1 | 1 | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Glasgow | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Melton | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |