There were eight by-elections this week.
Conservatives held a seat in Melton and gained two seats from Lincolnshire Independents in North Kesteven. Labour held a seat in Lancaster City and gained a seat in Cardiff from Heath & Birchgrove Independents. Greens held a seat in Thanet. Plaid Cymru held a seat in Denbighshire. Lincolnshire Independents held a seat in North Kesteven.