Caerphilly does it

Posted by David Boothroyd
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2 months ago / August 16, 2024

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Caerphilly: The byelection in Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward held on 15 August was won by Christine Bissex-Foster, by a margin of one vote. Labour hold.
  • Islington: The byelection in Hillrise ward held on 15 August was won by Shreya Nanda. Labour hold.
  • Stirling: The byelection in Dunblane and Bridge of Allan ward held on 15 August was won by David Wilson. Labour regain a seat after the former councillor was removed from the group.

Changes of allegiance

New vacancies

  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Muscliff and Strouden Park ward, after the death of Independent councillor Brian Castle. Term ends 2027.
  • Bromsgrove: Sidemoor ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Graeme Stewart. Term ends 2027.
  • Ceredigion: Tirymynach ward, after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Hinge. Term ends 2027.
  • Dundee: Strathmartine ward, after the impending resignation of Scottish National Party councillor John Alexander, who has been council leader since 2017. Term ends 2027.
  • Falkirk: Falkirk South ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Euan Stainbank, now Member of Parliament for Falkirk. Term ends 2027.
  • Luton: Barnfield ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Jeff Petts. Term ends 2027.
  • Luton: Wigmore ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Claire Gallagher. Term ends 2027.
  • Mid Suffolk: Thurston ward, after the resignation of Green Party councillor Austin Davies. Term ends 2027.
  • Moray: Elgin City South ward, after the resignation of Scottish National Party councillor Graham Leadbitter, now Member of Parliament for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey. Term ends 2027.
  • Stockton-on-Tees: Fairfield ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Alex Griffiths. Term ends 2027.
  • Westminster: Harrow Road ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Tim Roca, now Member of Parliament for Macclesfield. Term ends 2026.
  • Westminster: West End ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Jess Toale, now Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West. Term ends 2026.

Dates for byelections

  • Bromsgrove: The byelection due in Sidemoor ward will be held on 19 September.
  • Cornwall: The byelection due in Falmouth Penwerris division will be held on 19 September.
  • Hartlepool: The byelection due in Burn Valley ward will be held on 19 September.
  • Highland: The byelection due for two seats in Cromarty Firth ward will be held on 26 September.
  • Highland: The byelection due in Inverness Central ward will be held on 26 September.
  • Huntingdonshire: The byelection due in St Neots Eatons ward will be held on 19 September.
  • Luton: The byelection due in Barnfield ward will be held on 26 September.
  • Luton: The byelection due in Wigmore ward will be held on 26 September.
  • North Lanarkshire: The byelection due in Fortissat ward will be held on 10 October.
  • North Lanarkshire: The byelection due in Mossend and Holytown ward will be held on 10 October.
  • Stockton-on-Tees: Following a second vacancy in the ward, the byelection in Fairfield ward previously called for 19 September will now elect two councillors.
  • Westminster: The byelection due in Harrow Road ward will be held on 19 September.
  • Westminster: The byelection due in West End ward will be held on 19 September.
  • Worthing: The byelection due in Marine ward will be held on 19 September.