1988 Sutherland District Council election

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.

1988 Sutherland District Council election
5 May 1988 (1988-05-05)
All 14 seats to Sutherland District Council
8 seats needed for a majority
  First party
  Blank
Party Independent
Seats won 14
Seat change -
Popular vote 1,022
Percentage 91.3%
Swing Decrease8.7
Council Control before election


Independent

 Council Control after election


Independent

Independents gained a majority of the seats, giving them control of the council

Aggregate results
Caithness District Election Result 1988[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 14 - 91.3 1,022 Decrease8.7
  Independent Green 0 97 8.7% Increase8.7

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


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