1988 Sutherland District Council election

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1988 Sutherland District Council election
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  1984 5 May 1988 (1988-5-5) 1992  

All 14 seats to Sutherland District Council
8 seats needed for a majority
 First party
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Party Independent
Seats won14
Seat changeSteady2.svg0
Popular vote1,022
Percentage91.3%
SwingDecrease2.svg8.7%

Council Control before election


Independent

Council Control after election


Independent

Independents gained a majority of the seats, giving them control of the council Sutherland District Council 1988.svg
Independents gained a majority of the seats, giving them control of the council

Elections to the Sutherland District Council took place in May 1988, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts. Only three seats were contested and one received no nominations.

Aggregate results

Caithness District Election Result 1988 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Independent 1400Steady2.svg0100.091.31,022Decrease2.svg8.7
  Independent Green 000Steady2.svg00.08.797New

References

  1. "1988 Scottish district council election" (PDF).