Results
| Results [5] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Seats | Change |
| Liberal Democrats | 38 |  17 |
| Conservative Party | 29 |  12 |
| Labour Party (UK) | 6 |  |
| Independents | 4 | 5 |
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A legal challenge to the result was lodged for the Lytchett division of North Dorset. [1] Conservative candidate Commander Harry Selby-Bennett won 1,315 votes while Liberal Democrat candidate, Peter Gainsford had 1,314 votes. [2] The result was void by the High Court. [3] In September 1993, the council was taken by the Liberal Democrats following local council by-election wins. [4]
| Results [5] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Seats | Change |
| Liberal Democrats | 38 | 17 |
| Conservative Party | 29 | 12 |
| Labour Party (UK) | 6 | |
| Independents | 4 | 5 |
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