Posted by David Boothroyd View David's blog
3 months ago / June 7, 2024
The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
North Lincolnshire: The byelection in Axholme North ward held on 6 June was won by Ian Bint. Conservative hold.
North Lincolnshire: The byelection in Brumby ward held on 6 June was won by Daniel Hart. Labour hold.
Powys: The byelection in Rhiwcynon division held on 4 June was won by John Yeomans. Conservative gain from an Independent.
Telford and Wrekin: The byelection in The Nedge ward held on 6 June was won by Corrine Chikandamina. Labour hold.
Torbay: The byelection in Wellswood ward held on 6 June was won by Hazel Foster, by nine votes after two recounts. The Conservatives recover a seat lost when the former councillor left the party, and as a result have half the councillors.
Change of allegiance
Bassetlaw: Although reported to have left the party last month, Gillian Freeman (Langold ward) remains a member of the Labour group.
Spelthorne: The byelection due in Ashford East ward will be held on 4 July.
Other updates
Walsall: Following his suspension from the Conservative Party, Mike Bird has now stood down from the council leadership and Garry Perry has been elected as his Conservative successor.