Social Justice warrior update

Posted by David Boothroyd
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1 year ago / May 26, 2023

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Result

  • North Yorkshire: The byelection in Eastfield division held on 25 May was won by the outgoing councillor, Tony Randerson, who was re-elected after leaving the Labour Party. He is forming the Social Justice Party.

Changes of allegiance

New vacancies

  • Caerphilly: Penmaen ward, after the death of Labour councillor Jim Sadler. Term ends 2027.
  • Ceredigion: Llanfarian ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat county councillor Geraint Wyn Hughes due to work commitments. Term ends 2027.
  • Herefordshire: Golden Valley South ward, after the death of Independents for Herefordshire councillor Peter Jinman. Term ends 2027.
  • Rotherham: Dinnington ward, after the disqualification of Independent councillor Charlie Wooding who was elected for the Conservative Party; he has not attended a council meeting for six months. Term ends 2025.
  • Southwark: Newington ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Alice Macdonald following selection as Parliamentary candidate for Norwich North. Term ends 2026.
  • Warrington: Poulton North ward, after the death of Labour councillor Diana Friend. Term ends 2025.

Dates for byelections

  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: The byelection due in East Cliff and Springbourne ward will be held on 29 June.
  • Cambridge: The byelection due in King’s Hedges ward will be held on Tuesday 4 July.
  • Dorset: The byelection due in Sherborne West division will be held on 29 June.
  • Haringey: The byelection due in Hermitage and Gardens ward will be held on 29 June.
  • Southwark: The byelection due in Newington ward will be held on 29 June.

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