The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.
Results
- Christchurch: The byelection in Mudeford and Friars Cliff ward on 2 March was won by Paul Hilliard. Conservative hold.
- Redcar and Cleveland: The byelection in Hutton ward on 2 March was won by Alma Thrower. Conservative hold.
- Redcar and Cleveland: The byelection in Newcomen ward on 2 March was won by Laura Benson. Liberal Democrat hold.
- Salford: The byelection in Kersal ward on 2 March was won by Arnold Saunders. Conservative gain from Labour.
Changes of allegiance
- Burnley: Bill Brindle and Margaret Brindle, who are husband and wife and were both elected in Coal Clough with Deeplay ward for the Liberal Democrats, have left the party to sit as Independent Liberal councillors.
- Exeter: Chris Musgrave, who was elected for the Labour Party in Alphington ward, has joined the Green Party.
- Newham: Obaid Khan, who was elected for the Labour Party in Boleyn ward, has been suspended from the party for three years after an internal displinary board.
- Pendle: Nawaz Ahmed, who was elected for the Labour Party in Brierfield ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor. As a result the ruling Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition no longer has a majority.
New vacancies
- Blackburn with Darwen: Marsh House ward, after the death of Labour councillor John Roberts. Term ends 2018.
- Cheshire West and Chester: Blacon ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Reggie Jones. Term ends 2019. His resignation removes Labour’s overall majority and the Conservatives would gain a majority if they gained the seat.
- Harrow: Kenton East ward, after the death of Labour councillor Mitzi Green. Term ends 2018.
- Ipswich: Stoke Park ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Robin Hyde-Chambers. Term ends 2019.
- Middlesbrough: Coulby Newham ward, after the resignation of Labour councillor Geoff Cole who was chair of the planning committee. Term ends 2019.
- Northumberland: Lynemouth division, after the death of Labour councillor Milburn Douglas. As his term would have ended in May, there will not be a byelection.
- Wyre Forest: Mitton ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Sara Fearn. Term ends 2019.
- York: Micklegate ward, after the impending resignation of Labour councillor Julie Gunnell. Term ends 2019.
Dates for byelections
- Bath and North East Somerset: The byelection due in Walcot ward will be held on 6 April.
- Calderdale: The byelection due in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward will be held on 6 April.
- Tendring: The byelection due in St James ward will be held on 6 April.
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