The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
- Dudley: The byelection in Brockmoor and Pensnett ward held on 19 December was won by Alex Dale. Conservative gain from Labour.
- Greenwich: The byelection in West Thamesmead ward held on 19 December was won by Jahdia Spencer. Labour regain a seat lost when the previous councillor joined the Liberal Democrats.
- Corporation of London: The election of an Alderman for Bassishaw ward was won by Timothy Hailes, the incumbent.
- Corporation of London: The election of an Alderman for Billingsgate ward was won by Bronek Masjojada, the incumbent.
- Corporation of London: The election of an Alderman for Broad Street ward was won by Michael Mainelli, the incumbent.
- Swale: The byelection in Milton Regis ward held on 19 December was won by Kieran Mishchuk. Reform UK gain from Labour.
Defections
- East Dunbartonshire: Willie Paterson, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
- Fareham: Lisa Whittle, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Fareham Town ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
- Harborough: Martin Sarfas, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Lutterworth East ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
- North West Leicestershire: Tony Saffell, who was elected as an Independent councillor for Castle Donnington Castle ward, has become a member of Reform UK although he appears to be remaining an Independent councillor.
New vacancies
- East Suffolk: Woodbridge ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Kay Yule. Term ends 2027.
- Medway: Rochester East and Warren Wood ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Lauren Edwards, now Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood. Term ends 2027.
- Medway: Rochester East and Warren Wood ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Tris Osborne, now Member of Parliament for Chatham and Aylesford. Term ends 2027.
- Medway: Gillingham South ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Naushabah Khan, now Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham. Term ends 2027.
- Warwick: All Saints and Woodloes ward, after the resignation of Independent councillor John Paul Sullivan, who was elected for the Labour Party but left it in April. Term ends 2027.
Dates for byelections
- East Ayrshire: The byelection due in Kilmarnock North ward will be held on 20 February.
- Medway: The byelection due in Gillingham South ward will be held on 6 February.
- Medway: The byelection for two seats due in Rochester East and Warren Wood ward will be held on 6 February.
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