The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
- None this week.
Defections
- Hertsmere: Alexander Clarkson, who was elected for the Conservatives in Borehamwood Hillside ward, has been suspended from the party group and is sitting as an Independent councillor.
- Rossendale: James Eaton, who was elected for the Labour Party in Bacup ward, has left the party over proposals for a new waste station and is now an Independent councillor.
New vacancies
- Barnet: Finchley Church End ward, after the resignation of Reform UK councillor Daniel Thomas, who was elected for the Conservatives. He will not be replaced in a byelection as his term was due end in May.
- Bromley: Petts Wood and Knoll ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Keith Onslow. His term would have ended in May so no byelection will follow.
- Essex: Witham Southern division, after the resignation of Conservative county councillor Derrick Louis. His term was due to end in May so he will not be replaced.
- Hounslow: Heston Central ward, after the resignation of Independent councillor Riaz Gull, who was elected for the Labour Party. His term would have ended in May so there will not be a byelection.
- Newcastle upon Tyne: South Jesmond ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Lesley Storey. As the full council is up for election in May, there will be no byelection.
- Newcastle upon Tyne: Walkergate ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Paul Frew. No byelection follows as his term was due to end in May.
- Redcar and Cleveland: Zetland ward, after the resignation of Independent councillor Jonny Neal, who was elected for the Labour Party. Term ends 2027.
- St Helens: Bold and Lea Green ward, after the resignation of Green Party councillor Glen Richards. No byelection will be held as his term was due to end in May.
- Surrey: Warlingham division, after the resignation of Conservative county councillor Becky Rush. Her term was due to end in May so no byelection follows.
Dates for byelections
- None this week.
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