1988 Inverness District Council election

1988 Inverness District Council election

5 May 1988 (1988-05-05)
All 28 seats to Inverness District Council 15 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Labour Liberal Democrats Seats won 14 12 2 Seat change 4 4 0 Popular vote 4,865 2,924 732 Percentage 51.1% 30.7% 7.7% Swing 10.2% 2.9% 1.1%
Council Control before election Independent Council Control after election Independent

Independents took the most seats but fell short of an overall majority

Elections to the Inverness District Council took place in May 1988, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts.

Caithness District Election Result 1988

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	14			4		51.1	4,865	10.2
	Labour	12			4		30.7	2,924	2.9
	Liberal Democrats	2			0		7.7	732	1.1
	SNP	0			0		7.7	751	New
	Green	0			0		2.8	261	New