Greenhithe feels in need of Reform

Posted by David Boothroyd
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3 weeks ago / November 22, 2024

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Dacorum: The byelection in Bennetts End ward held on 14 November was won by Lin Greenfield. Labour gain fron an Independent.
  • Dacorum: The byelection in Hemel Hempstead Town ward held on 14 November was won by Neil Harden. Conservative gain fron Liberal Democrats.
  • Dartford: The byelection in Greenhithe and Knockhall ward held on 21 November was won by Michael Brown. Reform UK gain from Swanscombe and Greenhithe Residents’ Association.
  • Glasgow: The byelection in Drumchapel/Anniesland ward held on 21 November was won by Davena Rankin. Labour hold.
  • Glasgow: The byelection in Maryhill ward held on 21 November was won by Marie Garrity. Labour hold.
  • Glasgow: The byelection in North East ward held on 21 November was won by Mary McNab. Labour hold.
  • Gosport: The byelection in Harbourside and Town ward held on 21 November was won by Lesley Meenaghan. Conservative gain from Labour.
  • Highland: The byelection in Fort William and Ardnamurchan ward held on 21 November was won by Andrew Baxter. Liberal Democrat hold.
  • Horsham: The byelection in Denne ward held on 14 November was won by Cheryl Sweeney. Conservative gain from Liberal Democrat.
  • Kent: The byelection in Swanscombe and Greenhithe division held on 21 November was won by Thomas Mallon. Reform UK gain from Swanscombe and Greenhithe Residents’ Association.
  • Rutland: The byelection in Oakham North East ward held on 21 November was won by Linda Chatfield. Liberal Democrat hold.
  • Sefton: The byelection in Litherland ward held on 14 November was won by Julia Garner. Labour hold.
  • Somerset: The byelection in Blackmoor Vale ward held on 21 November was won by Hayward Burt. Conservative gain from Liberal Democrat.
  • Somerset: The byelection in Rowbarton and Staplegrove ward held on 21 November was won by Nick O’Donnell. Liberal Democrat hold.
  • West Oxfordshire: The byelection in Murston ward held on 21 November was won by Carrie Pollard. Swale Independents hold.

Defections

New vacancies

  • Barking and Dagenham: Whalebone ward, after the death of Labour councillor Glenda Paddle. Term ends 2026.
  • East Ayrshire: Kilmarnock North ward, after the death of Labour councillor Maureen McKay. Term ends 2027.
  • Edinburgh: Colinton/Fairmilehead ward, after the resignation of Scottish National Party councillor Marco Biagi. Term ends 2027.
  • Edinburgh: Colinton/Fairmilehead ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Louise Spence, announced only a week after she was elected. Term ends 2027.
  • Newcastle-under-Lyme: Town ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Wendy Brockie. Term ends 2026.
  • North Devon: Instow ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Lucinda Renshaw. Term ends 2027.
  • Torfaen: Trevethin and Penygarn ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Sue Malson. Term ends 2027.
  • Stevenage: Manor ward, after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Graham Snell. Term ends 2026.
  • Westminster: Vincent Square ward, after the death of Labour councillor Gillian Arrindell. Term ends 2026.

Dates for byelections

  • Dudley: The byelection due in Brockmoor and Pensnett ward will be held on 19 December.
  • Edinburgh: The byelection for two seats due in Colinton/Fairmilehead ward will be held on 23 January 2025.
  • Corporation of London: An election of Alderman for Bassishaw ward will be held on 19 December.
  • Corporation of London: An election of Alderman for Billingsgate ward will be held on 19 December.
  • Corporation of London: An election of Alderman for Broad Street ward will be held on 19 December.

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