The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
- Rushmoor: The byelection in St Mark’s ward held on 12 September was won by Tom Mitchell. Liberal Democrat hold.
- Rutland: The byelection in Ryhall and Casterton ward held on 12 September was won by Richard Coleman. Conservative gain from Independent.
- Shropshire: The byelection in Bishop’s Castle division held on 12 September was won by Ruth Houghton. Liberal Democrat hold.
- South Northamptonshire: The byelection in Middleton Cheney ward held on 12 September was won by Mark Allen. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
- Wellingborough: The byelection in Finedon ward held on 12 September was won by Andrew Weatherill. Conservative hold.
Changes of allegiance
- Gloucestershire: Keith Rippington, who was elected for the Conservatives in Bisley and Painswick division, has left the party to sit as an Independent county councillor.
- Hartlepool: The Independent Union group of eight councillors, together with Lee Cartwright (Foggy Furze ward) elected for the Veterans and Peoples Party and David Mincher (Manor House ward) elected for the UK Independence Party, have all joined the Brexit Party. Their coalition deal with the Conservatives continues and the Brexit Party and Conservatives have formed a single group on the council.
- Middlesbrough: Carolyn Dodds, who was elected as an Independent councillor for Trimdon ward, has left the Middlesbrough Independent Councillors Association and is now a member of the Independent group.
- Plymouth: Chaz Singh, who was elected for the Labour Party in Drake ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
New vacancies
- Basingstoke and Deane: Bramley and Sherfield ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Venetia Rowland. Term ends May next year.
- Devon: Heavitree and Whipton Barton division, after the resignation of Labour county councillor Emma Brennan. Term ends 2021.
- Fife: Rosyth ward, after the resignation of Scottish National Party councillor Sam Steele due to ill health. Term ends 2022.
- Oxfordshire: Wallingford division, after the impending resignation of Independent county councillor Lynda Atkins. Term ends 2021.
- Shetland: Lerwick South ward, after the resignation of Beatrice Wishart, now Member of the Scottish Parliament for Shetland. Although a Liberal Democrat MSP, she sat as an Independent councillor. Term ends 2022.
- Tunbridge Wells: Culverden ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Dr Ronen Basu. Term ends May next year.
- Windsor and Maidenhead: Riverside ward, after the resignation of the Leader of the Council Simon Dudley, who was a Conservative councillor. Term ends 2023.
- Worcestershire: Bromsgrove South division, after the resignation of Labour county councillor Chris Bloore, who is emigrating to Canada. Term ends 2023.
Dates for byelections
- Aberdeen: The byelection due in Torry and Ferryhill ward will be held on 21 November.
- Basingstoke and Deane: The byelection due in Bramley and Sherfield ward will be held on 10 October.
- Devon: The byelection due in Heavitree and Whipton Barton division will be held on 24 October.
- Gravesham: The byelection due in Westcourt ward will be held on 17 October.
- Liverpool: The byelection due in Prince’s Park ward will be held on 17 October.
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