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   Party Independent Seats won 14 Seat change 0 Popular vote 1,022 Percentage 91.3% Swing 8.7%
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

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	14	0	0	0	100.0	91.3	1,022	8.7
	Independent Green	0	0	0	0	0.0	8.7	97	New