Singing in the bath in Ayrshire?

Posted by David Boothroyd
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1 year ago / September 22, 2023

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

  • Colchester: The byelection in Highwoods ward held on 21 September was won by Simon Appleton. Liberal Democrat gain from Labour.
  • Kingston upon Hull: The byelection in Bricknell ward held on 21 September was won by Sharon Hofman. Labour hold.
  • Milton Keynes: The byelection in Newport Pagnell South ward held on 21 September was won by Tony Oyakhire. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
  • South Ayrshire: The byelection in Girvan and South Carrick ward held on 21 September was won by Alan Lamont. Conservative gain from Scottish National Party.

Changes of allegiance

New vacancies

  • Buckinghamshire: Buckingham East ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Warren Whyte who has moved to the Isle of Wight. Term ends 2025.
  • Durham: Dawdon division, after the death of Labour councillor Leanne Kennedy. Term ends 2025.
  • Lewisham: Deptford ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Stephen Hayes. Term ends 2026.
  • Rotherham: Kilnhurst and Swinton East ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Stuart Sansome (he has also left the party). Term ends 2025.

Dates for byelections

  • Buckinghamshire: The byelection due in Buckingham East ward will be held on 2 November.
  • Corporation of London: The byelection for a Common Councilman due in Cripplegate ward will be held on 2 November.
  • Corporation of London: An election for the Alderman of Langbourn ward will be held on 2 November.
  • North Lanarkshire: The byelection due in Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig ward will be held on 16 November.

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