Local by-elections 28 Nov 1985
Local by-elections 28 Nov 1985 was held on 28 November 1985. 8 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 8 councils, from 20 candidates. The Labour Party won 5, SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 28 November 1985
- Seats filled
- 8
- Candidates
- 20
- Councils
- 8
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 6 | 5 | 3,981 | 39.8% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 6 | 2 | 2,809 | 28.1% |
| Conservative Party | 7 | 1 | 2,942 | 29.4% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 278 | 2.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberconwy | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Blackburn | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Calderdale | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Hambleton | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| South Kesteven | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Wansbeck | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| West Dorset | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |