The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:
- Bassetlaw district council: Labour candidate Sylvia May was elected councillor for Worksop South on 16 September, gaining a seat previously held by the Conservatives. Her victory puts the Conservative administration in a minority. There is also a vacancy in Harworth ward after the resignation of Labour councillor John Clayton. Term ends May 2011.
- Blaby district council: Byelection on 7 October in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
- North East Derbyshire district council: Byelection on 23 September in Gosforth Valley ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Walter Pryce. Term ends
- Northampton borough council: John Yates, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Boughton Green ward, has joined the Conservative group. His switch removes the Liberal Democrats’ overall majority on the council.
- Nottinghamshire county council: Labour candidate Kevin Greaves was elected councillor for Worksop West division on 16 September, gaining a seat previously held by the Conservatives.
East of England
- Cambridge city council: Vacancy in Coleridge ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Chris Howell due to frustration with local politics. Term ends 2012.
- Cambridgeshire county council: Ian Manning of the Liberal Democrats was elected councillor for East Chesterton division on 16 September, holding the seat for his party.
- East Hertfordshire district council: There are two vacancies due to the resignation of a husband and wife team of Independent councillors. Nigel Clark has vacated Sawbridgeworth ward, and Deborah Clark has vacated Hunsdon ward. Both terms end May 2011.
- Watford borough council: Byelection on 14 October in Central ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Sheila Smillie who is moving to Florida. Term ends May 2011.
- Hackney borough council: Benzion Papier was elected councillor for New River ward on 16 September, holding the seat for the Conservative Party with a huge increase in the majority.
- Kensington and Chelsea borough council: Linda Wade of the Liberal Democrats was elected councillor for Earls Court ward, and Gerard Hargreaves of the Conservatives was elected councillor for Cremorne ward. The former marks a gain from the Conservatives.
- Redbridge borough council: Harry Moth, who was elected for the Conservatives in Fullwell ward, has left the group and is sitting as an Independent, for personal reasons.
- Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.
- Durham county council: Byelection on 30 September in Brandon ward, after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. A fortnight later on 14 October there will be a byelection in Deneside ward after the death of Labour former council leader Albert Nugent. Both terms end in 2013.
- Gateshead borough council: There are two byelections on 23 September. That in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward comes after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan and the term ends May 2011. That in Saltwell ward comes after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Mearns, now Member of Parliament for Gateshead, and the term ends in 2012.
- North Tyneside borough council: Byelection on 30 September in Battle Hill ward following the resignation of Labour councillor Mary Glindon, now MP for North Tyneside. Term ends May 2011.
- Northumberland county council: Vacancy in Ponteland East division after the death of Conservative councillor Mel Armstrong. Term ends 2013.
- Stockton-on-Tees borough council: There are two vacancies. That in Ingleby Barwick East ward is caused by the resignation of Ingleby Barwick Independent Society member Andrew Larkin. That in Mandale and Victoria ward comes after the death of councillor Allison Trainer, who was a member of the Thornaby Independent Association. Both terms end in May 2011.
- Blackburn with Darwen council: The Conservative/Liberal Democrat/For Darwen coalition has been voted out of office and a minority Labour administration has taken control under Kate Hollern.
- Carlisle city council: Conservative candidate Paul Nedved was elected councillor for Stanwix Urban ward on 16 September, holding the seat for his party.
- Cheshire East council: Byelection on 30 September in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
- Hyndburn borough council: Vacancy in Baxenden ward after the death of veteran Conservative councillor John Griffiths. Term ends 2012.
- Knowsley borough council: Tony Brennan, the Labour Party candidate, easily kept hold of the party’s seat in Park ward at a byelection on 16 September.
- Lancaster city council: Byelection on 7 October in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
- Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012.
- Manchester city council: Vacancy in Hulme ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Emily Lomax, who has been charged with drink-driving. Term ends 2012.
- Preston city council: Liberal Democrat candidate John Potter was elected councillor for Cadley ward on 16 September, holding the seat for his party.
- Rossendale borough council: There are two byelections on 7 October. In Healey and Whitworth ward, Labour councillor Roger Wilson has resigned from a term due to end in May 2011; in Irwell ward, Conservative councillor Michael Christie has resigned from a term due to end in 2014, for health reasons.
- St Helens borough council: There is a byelection on 14 October in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, following the death of Richard Ward. There is also a vacancy in Haydock ward following the death of the longest serving councillor in the country, Jim Caunce. Both were Labour councillors and were serving in terms due to end in 2012.
- Tameside borough council: Byelection on 30 September in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014. The byelection is likely to be held on 30 September.
- Wyre borough council: Byelection on 7 October in Tithebarn ward after the death of Conservative councillor Peter Hawley. Term ends May 2011.
- Chiltern district council: Byelection on 21 October in Ashley Green, Latimer and Chenies ward after the death of Conservative councillor Graham Sussum. Term ends May 2011.
- Crawley borough council: Byelection on 7 October in Tilgate ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Lawrence Taylor due to work commitments. Term ends 2012.
- Elmbridge borough council: There are two byelections on 21 October. That in Hersham North is for a term ending in 2012 and arises from the resignation of Conservative councillor Doug Packer, who is moving out of the borough; that in St George’s Hill ward is for a term ending May 2011 and follows the death of John Bartlett, an Independent councillor and former cabinet member.
- Hampshire county council: Byelection on 21 October in Andover South division after the death of Conservative councillor David Kirk. Term ends 2013.
- Medway council: Byelection on 21 October in River ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor David Craggs, who was a councillor for only 13 days. He was advised that he could not serve as a councillor and a Special Constable at the same time. Term ends May 2011.
- Mole Valley district council: Byelection on 21 October in Capel, Leigh and Newdigate ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Philip Warren. Term ends 2014.
- Oxford city council: Byelection on 21 October in Barton and Sandhills ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat deputy leader Patrick Murray who is moving out of the city. Term ends 2012.
- Rushmoor borough council: Byelection on 23 September in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
- Tunbridge Wells district council: Byelection on 7 October in St James ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mary Lewis. Term ends 2012.
- Wealden district council: Byelection on 23 September in Heathfield North and Central ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Niki Oakes. Term ends May 2011.
- West Sussex county council: Byelection on 7 October in Maidenbower division due to the impending resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.
- Winchester city council: Byelection on 14 October in St Paul ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Karen Barratt. If the Liberal Democrats do not win, then they will lose their majority on the council. Term ends May 2011.
- Cheltenham borough council: Vacancy in Springbank ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Morris. Term ends 2012.
- Exeter city council: Following the elections on 9 September, talks between the Conservative and Liberal Democrats to form a local coalition have failed and a minority Labour administration is expected to take control next week.
- Herefordshire council: Byelection on 14 October in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
- Mendip district council: Byelection on 21 October in Ashwick, Chilcompton and Stratton ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Maxine Oxford. Term ends May 2011.
- Poole council: Vacancy in Poole Town ward after the death of council leader and Conservative councillor Brian Leverett. Term ends May 2011.
- Sedgemoor district council: Byelection on 30 September in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
- Teignbridge district council: Byelection on 23 September in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.
- Solihull borough council: Simon Slater, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Shirley West ward, has joined the Labour group over his opposition to Coalition government economic policies.
- Stratford-on-Avon district council: Ron Cockings, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat for Stratford Guild and Hathaway ward, has joined the Conservatives.
- Walsall borough council: Vacancy in Rushall-Shelfield ward after the death of Conservative councillor Albert Griffiths. Term ends May 2011.
- Warwickshire county council: Ron Cockings, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat for Stratford South division, has joined the Conservatives.
- Wolverhampton city council: The ruling coalition between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats has collapsed and the Liberal Democrats have withdrawn. The Labour group are likely to make an attempt to take control.
- Barnsley borough council: Sharron Brook, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Dearne South ward, has joined the Labour group due to her opposition to the Coalition government’s education policies.
- Bradford city council: Robert Payne, who was elected as a Conservative for Keighley West ward, has left the group after being charged with fraud.
- Leeds city council: Byelection on 14 October in Guiseley and Rawdon ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Stuart Andrew, now MP for Pudsey. Term ends May 2011.
- Scarborough borough council: Byelection on Friday 24 September in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
- Sheffield city council: Byelection on 21 October in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014. Ben Curran, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Walkley ward, has joined the Labour group over the cancellation of the government loan to Sheffield Forgemasters. His move puts the Liberal Democrat administration of the council into a minority.
- York city council: Byelection on 14 October in Hull Road ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Roger Pierce due to ill health. Term ends May 2011.
- Carmarthenshire county council: Vacancy in Cenarth ward after the death of Independent councillor Haydn Jones. Term ends 2012.
- Gwynedd county council: There are two byelections. On 30 September, Bowydd and Rhiw ward will poll after the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. A week later on 7 October, Seiont ward will poll after the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. Both terms end in 2012.
- Isle of Anglesey council: Vacancy in Rhosneigr ward after the resignation of ‘Original Independent’ councillor and former council leader Phil Fowlie, due to ill health. Term ends 2012.
- Neath Port Talbot county borough council: Byelection on 14 October in Neath North ward after the death of Labour councillor Mannie Loaring. Term ends 2012.
- Swansea city council: Byelection on 21 October in Newton ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Susan Waller. Term ends 2012.
- Moray council: Impending vacancy in Forres ward due to the resignation of Conservative councillor Iain Young, which will take effect on 30 September. Term ends 2012.
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