Park Hill Ward
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Graham Windybank | Liberal Party | 555 |
| Spencer Harrison | Conservative Party | 508 |
Turnout 39.33%
LIBERALS GAIN CRITICAL SEAT FROM TORIES
This by-election was caused by the death of councillor Harry Potts, who died in September. He had served on the old KUDC from 1967 to 1974 and on the town council since its creation five years ago. He was also Mayor from 1975/76.
It was straight fight between a Tory and a Liberal, both eager to find a seat at Southbank Road. Mr Windybank had previously been a candidate in 1976, and also at the election earlier this year, but was unsuccesful on both occasions. For Mr Harrision, it was his first town council election, however, he had been member of the old KUDC from 1967 to 1974, and has been a district councillor for the past two years. He was hoping to join his wife, Daphne on the council, who was elected to Castle ward in the May election this year.
It was a close contest between the two, with Mr Windybank, of Brookside Ave, coming out on top by just 47 votes. The result means the Conservatives lose overall control at the council.
Cllr Windybank paid tribute to the Liberal organisation in the town and especially in the Park Hill ward, which made his success possible. He said the main issues in the town as far has he was concerned was traffic situation and the Cherry Orchard development plan.
Kenilworth Town Councillors (18 seats)
9 Conservative Party (F. Adcock, J. Wilson, T. Robinson, J. Cox, R. Monnington, P. Adams, D. Harrison, J. Cooke, K. Rawnsley)
8 Liberal Party (G. Windybank, R. Butler, R. Rolfe, H. Thomas, E. Thomas, H. Dore, J. Bastock, K. Griffiths)
1 Labour Party (B. Wozencroft)