Posted by David Boothroyd View David's blog
2 years ago / October 28, 2022
The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
Derbyshire: The byelection in Long Eaton division held on 27 October was won by Joel Bryan. Labour gain from Conservative.
Sandwell: The byelection in Wednesbury South ward held on 27 October was won by Jenny Chidley. Labour hold.
Changes of allegiance
Fenland: Jason Mockett, who was elected for the Conservatives in Lattersey ward, has left the party and will sit as an Independent councillor.
Maldon: Mark Bassenger, who was elected as an Independent councillor for Althorne ward, has left the Independent group to sit as a non-aligned councillor.
Pendle: Neil McGowan, who was elected for the Conservatives in Marsden and Southfield ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
New vacancies
Denbighshire: Rhyl Ty Newydd division, after the death of Labour councillor Brian Blakeley. Term ends 2027.