Local by-elections 30 Apr 1998
Local by-elections 30 Apr 1998 was held on 30 April 1998. 5 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 20 candidates. Conservative Party won 2, Liberal Democrats won 2 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 30 April 1998
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 20
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 6 | 2 | 2,443 | 39.7% |
| Liberal Democrats | 6 | 2 | 1,792 | 29.1% |
| The Labour Party | 5 | 1 | 827 | 13.4% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 1,099 | 17.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 2 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Selby | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Test Valley | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |