Greens climb the cliff in Bournemouth

Posted by David Boothroyd
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1 year ago / June 30, 2023

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Bedford: The byelection in Wyboston ward held on 29 June was won by Julie Cox. Conservative hold.
  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: The byelection in East Cliff and Springbourne ward held on 29 June, was won by Sara Armstrong. Green Party gain from Labour.
  • Dorset: The byelection in Sherborne West division held on 29 June was won by Richard Crabb. Liberal Democrat hold.
  • Haringey: The byelection in Hermitage and Gardens ward held on 29 June, was won by Anna Lawton. Labour hold.
  • Southwark: The byelection in Newington ward held on 29 June, was won by Youcef Hassaine. Labour hold.

Changes of allegiance

New vacancies

  • Broadland: Thorpe St Andrew North West ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Drew Moore. Term ends 2027.
  • Highland: Tain and Easter Ross ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Sarah Rawlings. Term ends 2027.
  • Wychavon: Evesham South ward, after the death of Green Party councillor Ed Cohen. Term ends 2027.

Dates for byelections

  • Dudley: The byelection due in Cradley and Wollescote ward will be held on 3 August.
  • East Sussex: The byelection due in Eastbourne Meads division will be held on 3 August.
  • Highland: The byelection due in Tain and Easter Ross ward will be held on 28 September.
  • Norfolk: The byelection due in Freebridge Lynn division will be held on 3 August.
  • Reading: The byelection due in Norcot ward will be held on 3 August.