Local by-elections 31 Oct 1996
Local by-elections 31 Oct 1996 was held on 31 October 1996. 4 seats were filled across 5 wards and divisions in 5 councils, from 16 candidates. The Labour Party won 2, Conservative Party won 1 and Liberal Democrats won 1.
- Date
- 31 October 1996
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 5
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Labour Party | 4 | 2 | 2,821 | 40.6% |
| Conservative Party | 5 | 1 | 2,274 | 32.7% |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | 1 | 1,268 | 18.2% |
| Independent | 4 | 0 | 587 | 8.4% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Mendip | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| South Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |