Return of Labour in North Lan

Posted by David Boothroyd
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2 years ago / August 12, 2022

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Bridgend: The byelection in Bridgend Central ward held on 11 August was won by Steven Easterbrook. Independent gain from Labour; the winner is expected to join the Bridgend County Independents group.
  • Spelthorne: The byelection in Laleham and Shepperton Green ward held on 11 August was won by Karen Howkins. The Conservatives regain a seat lost when the previous councillor left the party.
  • Wychavon: The byelection in Dodderhill ward held on 11 August was won by Rick Deller. Conservative hold.

Changes of allegiance

New vacancies

  • Broadland: Thorpe St Andrew North West ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Nigel Shaw. Term ends 2023.
  • King’s Lynn and West Norfolk: Gaywood Clock ward, after the death of Labour councillor and former group leader John Collop. Term ends 2023.
  • Lichfield: Chasetown ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Samuel Tapper who is emigrating to Japan. Term ends 2023.
  • Monmouthshire: Devauden division, after the death of Conservative councillor Bob Greenland. Term ends 2027.
  • Stoke-on-Trent: Bentilee and Ubberley ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Stephen Funnell. Term ends 2023.
  • Warrington: Grappenhall ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Ryan Bate who is moving to the USA. Term ends 2025.
  • Warrington: Grappenhall ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Biggin. Term ends 2025.
  • Wiltshire: Salisbury St Paul’s division, after the death of Conservative councillor Mary Webb. Term ends 2025.

Dates for byelections

  • Argyll and Bute: The byelection due in Kintyre and the Islands ward will be held on 29 September.
  • Bolton: The byelection due in Rumworth ward will be held on 15 September.
  • Ceredigion: The byelection due in Lampeter division will be held on 6 October.
  • Coventry: The byelection due in Sherbourne ward will be held on 22 September.
  • Mansfield: The byelection due in Oak Tree ward will be held on 15 September.
  • Stoke-on-Trent: The byelection due in Bentilee and Ubberley ward will be held on 22 September.

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