The Messenger, not the message

Posted by David Boothroyd
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9 months ago / August 11, 2023

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Havering: The byelection in Upminster ward held on 10 August was won by Jacqueline Williams. Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association hold.
  • Somerset: The byelection in Castle Cary division held on 10 August was won by Kevin Messenger. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
  • Wychavon: The byelection in Evesham South ward held on 10 August was won by Peter Knight. Green Party hold.

Changes of allegiance

  • None this week.

New vacancies

  • Kingston upon Hull: Bricknell ward, after the disqualification of Labour councillor Sarah Harper-Riches who did not attend any council meetings in six months. Her disqualification has aroused complaint as she has been ill. Term ends 2026.
  • South Ayrshire: Girvan and South Carrick ward, after the resignation of Scottish National Party councillor Peter Henderson. Term ends 2027.

Dates for byelections

  • Chorley: The byelection due in Croston, Mawdesley and Euxton South ward will be held on 14 September.
  • Colchester: The byelection due in Highwoods ward will be held on 21 September.
  • Kingston upon Hull: The byelection due in Bricknell ward will be held on 21 September.
  • Lancashire: The byelection due in Chorley Rural West division will be held on 14 September.
  • Lincolnshire: The byelection due in Carholme division will be held on 14 September.
  • Liverpool: The byelection due in Fazakerley East ward will be held on 14 September.
  • Milton Keynes: The byelection due in Newport Pagnell South ward will be held on 21 September.
  • South Ayrshire: The byelection due in Girvan and South Carrick ward will be held on 21 September.