The latest information about local council electoral matters is as follows:
- Gedling borough council: Andrew Ellwood was elected councillor for Phoenix ward on 15 September, regaining the seat he held between 2007 and this May. He gains for the Liberal Democrats a seat previously held by Labour.
- Leicestershire county council: Vacancy in Syston Ridgeway division after the death of Conservative councillor Mike Preston. Term ends 2013.
- Lincolnshire county council: Byelection on 13 October in Sleaford West and Leasingham division after the death of the Deputy Leader of the council, Barry Singleton, who was a Conservative councillor. Term ends 2013.
- Mansfield district council: Byelection on 20 October in Park Hall ward after the death of Labour councillor Dorothy Beastall just a day after she was re-elected. Term ends 2015.
- Nottingham city council: Byelection on 20 October in Bridge ward after the death of Labour councillor Ian MacLennan. Term ends 2015.
East of England
- Fenland district council: Byelection on 22 September in Staithe ward after the death in a car accident of former Wisbech Mayor Roger Green, a Conservative councillor. Term ends 2015.
- Great Yarmouth borough council: Byelection on 20 October in Bradwell South and Hopton ward after the death of Conservative councillor Mike Butcher. Term ends 2014.
- Ipswich borough council: Vacancy in St Margaret’s ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Sarah Stokes. Term ends 2015.
- Rochford district council: Vacancy in Rayleigh Central ward after the death of Conservative councillor and former council chairman Tony Humphries. Term ends May next year.
- Watford borough council: Byelection on 29 September in Nascot ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Andrew Forrest, who is taking up a new job in Ireland; the term ends in 2015. There will then be a byelection on 6 October in Vicarage ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Tanveer Taj, who is to study for a Masters’ degree from September; the term ends in May next year.
- Bromley borough council: Byelection on 20 October in Shortlands ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor and last year’s Mayor, George Taylor. Term ends 2014.
- Camden borough council: Sally Gimson was elected councillor for Highgate ward on 15 September, holding the seat for the Labour Party.
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: Byelection on 6 October in Norland ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Andrew Lamont. Term ends 2014.
- Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames: John Ayles was elected councillor for Surbiton Hill ward on 15 September; he holds the seat for the Liberal Democrats.
- No updates this week.
- Cheshire West and Chester council: Byelection on 20 October in Ellesmere Port Town ward after the sudden death of veteran councillor and Labour group leader Derek Bateman. Term ends 2015.
- Lancashire county council: Vacancy in Wyreside division after the death of Conservative councillor Bob Mutch. Term ends 2013.
- Salford city council: Byelection on 20 October in Eccles ward after the death of Labour councillor John Cullen. Term ends 2014. Salford city council has received a valid petition for a Mayoral referendum and will therefore hold a referendum on whether to introduce a directly-elected Mayor.
- South Lakeland district council: Vacancy in Ulverston North ward after the death of Conservative councillor and former council leader Colin Hodgson. Term ends May next year.
- South Ribble borough council: Byelection on 13 October in Bamber Bridge East ward, after the resignation due to ill health of Labour councillor Jim Owen. Term ends 2015.
- Warrington council: Vacancy in Poulton North ward after the sudden death of Liberal Democrat councillor Colin Oliver, who won the seat in a byelection on 28 July. Term ends May next year.
- Adur district council: Byelection on Tuesday 18 October in Cokeham ward after the death of Conservative councillor Norman Wright. Term ends May next year.
- Cherwell district council: Byelection on 29 September in Bicester North ward after the death of Conservative councillor Carole Steward. Term ends 2015.
- East Hampshire district council: Lynn Ashton and Charles Mouland were elected councillors for Bramshott and Liphook ward on 15 September; they retain both seats in the ward for the Conservative Party.
- Gravesham borough council: Byelection on 13 October in Meopham North ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Laura Hryniewicz. Term ends 2015.
- Hampshire county council: Ferris Cowper was elected county councillor for Headley division on 15 September. He retains the seat for the Conservative Party.
- Mole Valley district council: Byelection on 20 October in Bookham South ward after the death of chairman of the council Anne Howarth, who was a Liberal Democrat councillor. Term ends in May next year.
- Rushmoor borough council: Mark Staplehurst and Steve Smith, who were elected for the Conservative Party in West Heath ward, have joined the UK Independence Party.
- Cornwall council: Byelection on 27 October in Bude North and Stratton division after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Nathan Bale. Term ends 2013.
- Forest of Dean district council: Vacancy in Cinderford West ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor of Cinderford Frank Beard. Term ends 2015.
- Birmingham city council: Vacancy in Sparkbrook ward after the resignation of Respect councillor Salma Yaqoob due to ill health. Term ends 2014.
- Coventry city council: Byelection on 6 October in Lower Stoke ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Lord Mayor Jack Harrison. Term ends May next year.
- Newcastle under Lyme borough council: Vacancy in Newchapel ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Christian Barber. Term ends May next year.
- Shropshire council: Byelection on 29 September in Bishop’s Castle ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Phillips. Term ends 2013.
- Stafford borough council: Byelection on 20 October in Walton ward after the death of veteran Conservative councillor Mike Carey. Term ends 2015.
- Walsall borough council: Byelection on 27 October in Bloxwich East ward after the death of Conservative councillor Bill Tweddle. Term ends May next year.
- Wolverhampton city council: Jacqueline Sweetman was elected councillor for Graiseley ward on 15 September. She holds the seat for the Labour Party.
- Barnsley borough council: Byelection on 13 October in St Helen’s ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Roy Butterwood. Term ends 2014.
- Bradford city council: Vacancy in Great Horton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Rev Paul Flowers. Term ends May next year.
- North Yorkshire county council: Impending vacancy in Thornton Dale and The Wolds division due to the resignation of Conservative councillor Ron Haigh, who is moving out of the county to help care for his wife. Term ends 2013.
- Gwynedd county council: There are two byelections on 29 September. That in Diffwys and Maenofferen division follows the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Richard Lloyd Jones. That in Penrhyndeudraeth division follows the resignation of Dewi Lewis of Plaid Cymru. Both terms end in May next year.
- Newport city council: Vacancy in Alway division after the death of veteran Labour councillor Ken Powell. Term ends May next year.
- Swansea city and county council: Vacancy in Castle division after the death of Labour councillor Barbara Hynes. Term ends May next year.
- Wrexham county borough council: Vacancy in Ruabon division after the death of Plaid Cymru councillor Barrie Price, who was deputy leader of his group. Term ends May next year.
- Argyll and Bute council: Byelection on 3 November in Oban North and Lorn ward after the death of Donald MacDonald, who was a member of the Scottish National Party. Term ends May next year.
- Highland council: Byelection on 3 November in Inverness South ward after the resignation of John Holden, who was originally elected for the Labour Party but was sitting as an Independent following his conviction for benefit fraud. Term ends May next year.
- North Lanarkshire council: Vacancy in Coatbridge North and Glenboig ward after the death of Labour councillor Tony Clarke, brother of local MP Tom Clarke. Term ends May next year.
- Perth and Kinross council: Mike Williamson was elected councillor for Highland ward on 15 September; he retains the seat for the Scottish National Party.
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