Mevagissey goes Tory

Posted by David Boothroyd
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9 years ago / November 7, 2014

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Cornwall: The byelection in Mevagissey division on 6 November was won by James Mustoe. Conservative gain from Labour.
  • Rugby: The byelection in Bilton ward on 6 November was won by Julie A’Barrow. Conservative hold.

Changes of allegiance

New vacancies

  • Derbyshire: Brimington division, after the death of Labour councillor Walter Burrows. Term ends 2017.
  • Fife: Kirkcaldy East ward, after the resignation of Scottish National Party councillor Arthur Morrison, who has moved to Austria. Term ends 2017.
  • Herefordshire: Mortimer ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Olwyn Barnett who was Chairman of the Council. Term ends May next year.
  • South Ribble: Bamber Bridge West ward, after the death of Labour councillor Tom Hanson. Term ends May next year.
  • Stroud: Nailsworth ward, after the death of Conservative councillor Paul Carter. Term ends May next year.

Dates for byelections

  • Adur: The byelection due in St Mary’s ward will be held on Friday 5 December.
  • Halton: The byelection due in Kingsway ward will take place on 11 December.
  • Lincolnshire: The byelection due in Stamford North division will be held on 11 December.
  • Windsor and Maidenhead: The byelection due in Cox Green ward will be held on 11 December.