Local by-elections 31 Jul 2008
Local by-elections 31 Jul 2008 was held on 31 July 2008. 6 seats were filled across 6 wards and divisions in 6 councils, from 18 candidates. Conservative Party won 4 and Liberal Democrats won 2.
- Date
- 31 July 2008
- Seats filled
- 6
- Candidates
- 18
- Councils
- 6
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 6 | 4 | 2,725 | 36.0% |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 2 | 3,059 | 40.4% |
| The Labour Party | 3 | 0 | 1,011 | 13.4% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 361 | 4.8% |
| BNP | 1 | 0 | 219 | 2.9% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 129 | 1.7% |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 1 | 0 | 59 | 0.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Cherwell | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Gateshead | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Oadby And Wigston | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |
| Suffolk Coastal | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |