Post-election roundup

Localcouncils has been updated for the 1 May 2025 round of ordinary local elections. The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

• Amber Valley: The byelection in Ironville and Riddings ward held on 1 May was won by Philip Rose. Independent gain from Labour.
• Amber Valley: The byelection in Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook and Horsley ward held on 1 May was won by Matt Murray. Conservative gain from Labour.
• Bassetlaw: The byelection in Beckingham ward held on 1 May was won by Warren Limber. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Bassetlaw: The byelection in Sturton ward held on 1 May was won by Matt Turner. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Blaby: The byelection in Glen Parva held on 1 May was won by John Bloxham. Reform UK gain from Liberal Democrat.
• Boston: The byelection in Trinity ward held on 1 May was won by Jonathan Noble. Reform UK gain from Boston Independents.
• Breckland: The byelection in Thetford Priory ward held on 1 May was won by Michael Westman. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Bridgend: The byelection in Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr ward held on 1 May was won by Owain Clatworthy. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Brighton and Hove: The byelection in Westbourne and Poet’s Corner ward held on 1 May was won by Sam Parrott. Labour hold.
• Cambridge: The byelection in East Chesterton ward held on 1 May was won by Bob Illingworth. Liberal Democrat gain from Labour.
• Cambridge: The byelection in West Chesterton ward held on 1 May was won by Jamie Dalzell. Liberal Democrat gain from Labour.
• Cannock Chase: The byelection in Norton Canes ward held on 1 May was won by Samantha Thompson. Conservative gain from Labour.
• Chelmsford: The byelection for two seats in Moulsham and Central ward held on 1 May was won by Helen Ayres and Seán Manley. Liberal Democrats hold both seats.
• Cheltenham: The byelection in Charlton Kings ward held on 1 May was won by Hannah Healy. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Cherwell: The byelection in Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward held on 1 May was won by Fiaz Ahmed. Conservative gain from Labour.
• Cherwell: The byelection in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward held on 1 May was won by Henry Elugwu. Labour hold.
• Cherwell: The byelection in Deddington ward held on 1 May was won by Zoe McLernon. Conservative hold.
• Chesterfield: The byelection in Brampton East and Boythorpe ward held on 1 May was won by Keith Falconer, who returns to the council. Liberal Democrat gain from Labour.
• Chichester: The byelection in Midhurst ward held on 1 May was won by Dominic Merritt. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Chorley: The byelection in Chorley East ward held on 1 May was won by Martin Topp. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Cotswold: The byelection in Tetbury with Upton ward held on 1 May was won by Laura Hall-Wilson. Conservative gain from an Independent elected for the Liberal Democrats.
• Cotswold: The byelection in Watermoor ward held on 1 May was won by Nicholas Bridges. Liberal Democrats hold.
• East Cambridgeshire: The byelection in Stretham ward held on 1 May was won by Lee Denney. Liberal Democrat hold.
• East Hertfordshire: The byelection in Braughing and Standon ward held on 1 May was won by Terry Smith. Reform UK gain from Conservative.
• Eastbourne: The byelection in Langney ward held on 1 May was won by Kara Bishop. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Eastbourne: The byelection in Langney ward held on 1 May was won by Tom Nevill. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Erewash: The byelection in Cotmanhay ward was won by Dan Price. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Erewash: The byelection in Kirk Hallam and Stanton by Dale ward was won by Andrew Prince. Conservative gain from Labour.
• Erewash: The byelection in Nottingham Road ward was won by Lorna Maginnis. Conservative gain from Labour.
• Essex: The byelection in Chelmsford Central division held on 1 May was won by David Loxton. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Exeter: The byelection in Mincinglake and Whipton ward held on 1 May was won by Tony Payne. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Exeter: The byelection in Topsham ward held on 1 May was won by James Cookson. Labour hold.
• Forest of Dean: The byelection in Cinderford East ward held on 1 May was won by Stuart Graham. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Forest of Dean: The byelection in Newent and Taynton ward held on 1 May was won by Jonathan Beeston. Conservative gain from Liberal Democrat.
• Gedling: The byelection in Porchester ward held on 1 May was won by Pauline Allan. Labour hold.
• Gravesham: The byelection in Rosherville ward held on 1 May was won by Kim Glendinning. Labour hold.
• Hampshire: The byelection in Winchester Eastgate division held on 1 May was won by Paula Ferguson. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Hampshire: The byelection in Yateley East and Blackwater division held on 1 May was won by Stuart Bailey. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Harlow: The byelection in Mark Hall ward held on 1 May was won by Paul Jago. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Hartlepool: The byelection in Throston ward held on 1 May was won by Amanda Napper. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Isle of Wight: The byelection in Central Rural division held on 1 May was won by Caroline Gladwin. Reform UK gain from Conservative.
• Isle of Wight: The byelection in Freshwater South division held on 1 May was won by Becca Cameron. Independent hold.
• Isle of Wight: The byelection in Lake North division held on 1 May was won by David Maclean. Reform UK gain from Conservative.
• Lambeth: The byelection in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction ward held on 1 May was won by Paul Valentine. Green Party gain from Labour.
• Lancaster: The byelection in John O’Gaunt ward held on 1 May was won by Wilson Colley. Green Party hold.
• Lichfield: The byelection in Curborough ward held on 1 May was won by Matthew Wallens. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Melton: The byelection in Croxton Kerrial ward held on 1 May was won by Elaine Holmes. Conservative gain from an Independent.
• Mid Devon: The byelection in Clare and Shuttern ward held on 1 May was won by Martyn Stratton. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Newcastle-under-Lyme: The byelection in Knutton ward held on 1 May was won by Lynn Dean. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Newcastle-under-Lyme: The byelection in Loggerheads ward held on 1 May was won by Andrew Turnock. Conservative hold.
• Norfolk: The byelection in Mancroft division held on 1 May was won by Serene Shibli. Green Party hold.
• Norfolk: The byelection in Marshland North division held on 1 May was won by Julian Kirk, who was re-elected after leaving the Conservatives and joining Reform UK.
• Norfolk: The byelection in Thetford West division held on 1 May was won by David Bick. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• North Devon: The byelection in Barnstaple with Pilton ward held on 1 May was won by Loki Dawson. Liberal Democrat hold.
• North Norfolk: The byelection in Holt ward held on 1 May was won by Connor Rouse. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
• North Warwickshire: The byelection in Arley and Whitacre ward held on 1 May was won by Susan Guilmant. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• North Warwickshire: The byelection in Atherstone Central ward held on 1 May was won by Steven Watson. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Norwich: The byelection in Bowthorpe ward held on 1 May was won by Richard Lawes, by one vote. Labour hold.
• Norwich: The byelection in Mancroft ward held on 1 May was won by Ian Stutely, who returns to the council for a different party. Green Party hold.
• Norwich: The byelection in Sewell ward held on 1 May was won by Jenny Knight. Green Party hold.
• Oxford: The byelection in Headington Hill and Northway ward held on 1 May was won by James Taylor. Labour regain a seat lost when the previous councillor left the party to join the Oxford Community Independents.
• Pendle: The byelection in Vivary Bridge ward held on 1 May was won by Marion Atkinson. Reform UK gain from Conservative.
• Peterborough: The byelection in Barnack ward held on 1 May was won by Kevin Tighe. Independent gain from Conservative.
• Redbridge: The byelection in Hainault ward held on 1 May was won by Helen Mullis. Labour hold by one vote.
• Ribble Valley: The byelection in St Mary’s ward held on 1 May was won by Stephen Sutcliffe. Liberal Democrat gain from Labour.
• Rochdale: The byelection in Balderstone and Kirkholt ward held on 1 May was won by Jordan Tarrant-Short. Reform UK gain from Labour.
• Rugby: The byelection in New Bilton ward held on 1 May was won by Angela Thompson. Labour hold.
• St Albans: The byelection in Redbourn ward held on 1 May was won by Brian Gunson. Liberal Democrat hold.
• South Oxfordshire: The byelection in Watlington ward held on 1 May was won by Benjamin Higgins. Liberal Democrat hold.
• South Oxfordshire: The byelection in Wheatley ward held on 1 May was won by Peter Ramsdale. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Stratford-on-Avon: The byelection in Alcester West ward held on 1 May was won by Tom Ballinger. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Stratford-on-Avon: The byelection in Welford-on-Avon ward held on 1 May was won by Cliff Brown. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Stroud: The byelection in Stroud Central ward held on 1 May was won by Cate James-Hodges. Green Party gain from Labour.
• Surrey: The byelection in Nork and Tattenhams division held on 1 May was won by Peter Harp. Nork and Tattenhams Residents’ Association hold.
• Tandridge: The byelection in Oxted South ward held on 1 May was won by Mark Stringer. Oxted and Limpsfield Residents’ Group hold.
• Teignbridge: The byelection in Teignmouth West ward held on 1 May was won by Steve Horner. Reform UK gain from an Independent elected as a Liberal Democrat.
• Tewkesbury: The byelection in Innsworth ward held on 1 May was won by Rojina Rai. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Thanet: The byelection in Thanet Villages ward held on 1 May was won by Peter Evans. Reform UK gain from Conservative.
• Three Rivers: The byelection in Durrants ward held on 1 May was won by Paul Rainbow. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Thurrock: The byelection for two seats in Ockendon ward held on 1 May was won by Alan Benson and Russell Cherry. Reform UK gain seats from Conservative and Labour.
• Tonbridge and Malling: The byelection in Snodland East and Ham Hill ward held on 1 May was won by Luke Chapman. Conservative gain from Labour.
• Tunbridge Wells: The byelection in Park ward held on 1 May was won by Richard Brown. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Tunbridge Wells: The byelection in St John’s ward held on 1 May was won by Simon Davidson. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Warrington: The byelection in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall ward held on 1 May was won by Charlotte Bond. Labour hold.
• Watford: The byelection in Holywell ward held on 1 May was won by Asma Suleman. Labour hold.
• Watford: The byelection in Oxhey ward held on 1 May was won by Iain Sharpe. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Welwyn Hatfield: The byelection in Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward held on 1 May was won by Fiona Thomson. Conservative hold.
• Welwyn Hatfield: The byelection in Peartree ward held on 1 May was won by Fauzia Haider. Liberal Democrat hold.
• West Devon: The byelection in Tavistock North ward held on 1 May was won by Graham Reed. Liberal Democrat gain from Independent.
• West Oxfordshire: The byelection in Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt ward held on 1 May was won by Sandra Cosier. Liberal Democrat hold.
• West Sussex: The byelection in Midhurst division held on 1 May was won by Yvonne Gravely. Liberal Democrat hold.
• Winchester: The byelection in Colden Common and Twyford ward held on 1 May was won by Liam Bailey-Morgan. Green Party gain from Liberal Democrat.
• Wyre: The byelection in Park ward was won by Alice Jones. Reform UK gain from Labour.

Defections

• Amber Valley: Steven Bower, who was elected for the Labour Party in Heanor West and Loscoe ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
• Dover: Three councillors elected for the Labour Party have left to form an Independent Group. They are Stacey Blair (Middle Deal ward), Jamie Pout (Aylesham, Eythorne and Sheperdswell ward), and Charlotte Zosseder (Buckland ward).
• Flintshire: Roz Mansell, who was elected as an Independent councillor in Connah’s Quay Wepre ward and had been in the Eagle group, has joined the True Independents.
• Havant: Paul Gray, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Hayling West ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
• Newcastle upon Tyne: Jane Byrne, who was elected for the Labour Party in Monument ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
• Norfolk: Simon Ring, an Independent councillor for Freebridge Lynn division, has left the Liberal Democrat Alliance group to sit in the Independent group.
• Portsmouth: Rajah Ghosh, who was elected for the Labour Party in Charles Dickens ward but had been outside the group since September last year, has been readmitted.
• Slough: The Slough Independent Group, formed by seven councillors elected for the Labour Party who seceded in June last year, have now all joined the Liberal Democrats. They are Sabia Akram and Waqas Sabah (both Farnham ward), Mohammed Nazir and Jamila Sabah (both Manor Park and Stoke ward), Zaffar Ajaib (Herschel Park ward, Haqeeq Dar (Upton Lea ward) and Naveeda Qaseem (Langley Foxborough ward).
• South Ayrshire: Bob Pollock, who was elected for the Conservatives in Troon ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
• Stevenage: Connor McGrath, who was elected for the Labour Party in Bedwell ward, has left the group to sit as an Independent councillor.
• Wakefield: Stan Bates, who was elected for the Labour Party in South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward, has left the party to sit as an ungrouped councillor.

New vacancies

• Harborough: Market Harborough ward, after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Barbara Johnson. Term ends 2027.
• Highland: Eilean a’ Cheò ward, after the resignation of Highland Independent councillor Callum Munro. Term ends 2027.
• King’s Lynn and West Norfolk: North Lynn ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Micaela Bartrum. Term ends 2027.
• Neath Port Talbot: Baglan ward, after the death of Labour councillor Dr Peter Richards. Term ends 2027.
• North Yorkshire: Eastfield division, after the resignation of Social Justice Party councillor Tony Randerson. Term ends 2027.

Dates for byelections

• Amber Valley: The byelection due in Somercotes ward will be held on 5 June.
• Highland: The byelection due in Cromarty Firth ward will be held on 19 June.
• Highland: The byelection due in Eilean a’ Cheò ward will be held on 19 June.
• King’s Lynn and West Norfolk: The byelection due in Fairstead ward will be held on 5 June.
• King’s Lynn and West Norfolk: The byelection due in North Lynn ward will be held on 5 June.
• Leeds: The byelection due in Morley South ward will be held on 12 June.
• Tendring: The byelection due in Frinton ward will be held on 5 June.
• West Sussex: The byelection due in Burgess Hill North division will be held on 5 June.
• West Sussex: The byelection due in Hassocka and Burgess Hill South division will be held on 5 June.
• West Sussex: The byelection due in St Leonard’s Forest division will be held on 5 June.

Other updates

• Basildon: The council has resolved to move to all-out elections. The change will take effect in May 2028.
• North Northamptonshire: The election due on 1 May in Higham Ferrers ward was postponed following the death of John Ratcliffe who had been nominated as a Liberal Democrat candidate.
• Nottinghamshire: The election due on 1 May in Mansfield North division was postponed following the death of Karen Seymour who had been nominated as a Trade Union and Socialist Coalition candidate.

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