Local by-elections 30 Jan 1997
Local by-elections 30 Jan 1997 was held on 30 January 1997. 5 seats were filled across 5 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 18 candidates. Liberal Democrats won 2, The Labour Party won 2 and Conservative Party won 1.
- Date
- 30 January 1997
- Seats filled
- 5
- Candidates
- 18
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 2 | 4,344 | 43.7% |
| The Labour Party | 5 | 2 | 3,016 | 30.3% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 1 | 2,342 | 23.5% |
| Independent | 3 | 0 | 244 | 2.5% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| King's Lynn And West Norfolk | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Mid Sussex | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Rushmoor | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Selby | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |