Local by-elections 28 Aug 2008
Local by-elections 28 Aug 2008 was held on 28 August 2008. 2 seats were filled across 2 wards and divisions in 2 councils, from 9 candidates. Conservative Party won 1 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 28 August 2008
- Seats filled
- 2
- Candidates
- 9
- Councils
- 2
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 2 | 1 | 1,165 | 32.9% |
| The Labour Party | 1 | 1 | 871 | 24.6% |
| BNP | 2 | 0 | 597 | 16.8% |
| Liberal Democrats | 2 | 0 | 522 | 14.7% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 1 | 0 | 373 | 10.5% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Shrewsbury and Atcham | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |