The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
- Gosport: The byelection in Bridgemary North ward on 30 November was won by Steve Hammond. Liberal Democrat gain from Labour.
- Maidstone: The byelection in North ward on 30 November was won by Rob Field. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
- Tandridge: The byelection in Westway ward on 30 November was won by Helen Rujbally. Liberal Democrat hold.
- Torridge: The byelection in Torrington ward on 30 November was won by Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin. Liberal Democrat gain from an Independent elected for the UK Independence Party.
Change of allegiance
- Boston: Nigel Welton, who was elected for the Labour Party in Fenside ward, has joined the Conservative Party. As a result the Conservatives now have an overall majority.
New vacancies
- Eden: Hartside ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Sheila Orchard. Term ends 2019.
- Nottingham: Wollaton West ward, after the death of the leader of the Conservative group, Georgina Culley. Term ends 2019.
- Sutton: Stonecot ward, after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Adrian Davey. As his term was due to end in May he will not be replaced in a byelection.
- Teignbridge: Dawlish Central and North East ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Graham Price. Term ends 2019.
Date for byelection
- Rochford: The byelection due in Downhall and Rawreth ward will be held on 18 January 2018.
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