The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
- Cumbria: The byelection in Windermere division on 13 October was won by Steve Rooke. Liberal Democrat hold.
- Kent: The byelection in Swanley division on 13 October was won by Michael Horwood. Conservative hold.
- Lancaster: The byelection in Westgate ward on 13 October was won by Ian Clift. Labour hold.
- Lewisham: The byelection in Brockley ward on 13 October was won by Sophie McGeevor. Labour hold.
- Lewisham: The byelection in Evelyn ward on 13 October was won by Joyce Jacca. Labour hold.
- North Kesteven: The byelection in Cliff Villages ward on 13 October was won by Cat Mills. Lincolnshire Independents hold.
- Poole: The byelection in Broadstone ward on 13 October was won by Vikki Slade. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
- Sevenoaks: The byelection in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village ward on 13 October was won by Clare Barnes. Conservative hold.
- South Lakeland: The byelection in Windermere Bowness North ward on 13 October was won by Andrew Jarvis. Liberal Democrat hold.
- Tandridge: The byelection in Limpsfield ward on 13 October was won by Phil Davies. Oxted and Limpsfield Residents Group gain from Conservative.
Changes of allegiance
- Fareham: Chris Wood, who was elected for the UK Independence Party in Stubbington ward, has joined the Conservative Party.
- Hampshire: Chris Wood, who was elected for the UK Independence Party in Fareham Crofton division, has joined the Conservative Party.
- Kensington and Chelsea: Andrew Lomas, who was elected for the Labour Party in Colville ward, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
- Tendring: Mick Skeels (senr.), who was elected for the UK Independence Party in St Johns ward, has joined the Conservative Party.
- Torfaen: Fiona Cross, who was elected for Plaid Cymru in Coed Eva division, has joined the Labour Party.
New vacancies
- Angus: Carnoustie and District ward, after the death of Scottish National Party councillor Helen Oswald. Term ends May next year.
- Lancaster: University and Scotforth Rural ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Matt Mann. Term ends 2019.
- Pendle: Reedley ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Robert Allen. Term ends 2019.
- St Edmundsbury: Bardwell ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Paula Wade. Term ends 2019.
- Telford and Wrekin: Horsehay and Lightmoor ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Clive Mollett. Term ends 2019.
- Tonbridge and Malling: Trench ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Jean Atkinson. Term ends 2019.
- Welwyn Hatfield: Haldens ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Malcolm Spinks. Term ends 2018.
Dates for byelections
- Carlisle: The byelection due in Castle ward will be held on 24 November.
- Eastbourne: The byelection due in Sovereign ward will be held on 24 November.
- Harborough: The byelection due in Misterton ward will be held on 17 November.
- Pendle: The byelection due in Reedley ward will be held on 24 November.
- St Edmundsbury: The byelection due in Bardwell ward will be held on 24 November.
- South Somerset: The byelection due in Turn Hill ward will be held on 24 November.
- Welwyn Hatfield: The byelection due in Haldens ward will be held on 17 November.
Other updates
- Guildford: In a referendum on 13 October, 4,948 Guildford voters wanted a directly-elected Mayor, while 20,639 wanted to keep the existing council leader system.
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