Unopposed gain for Lib Dems | LocalCouncils.co.uk

The latest updates on local electoral information are as follows.

Results

Harlow: The byelection in Bush Fair ward held on 23 June was won by Kay Morrison. Labour gain from Conservative.
Kingston-upon-Thames: The postponed election in New Malden Village ward held on 23 June was won by sitting councillors Mark Durrant and Lesley Heap, along with new candidate Dongsung Kim. The Liberal Democrats win all three seats.
Neath Port Talbot: The postponed election in Port Talbot ward held on 23 June was won by sitting councillors Sharon Freeguard and Saifur Rahaman. Labour holds both seats.
Rutland: At the close of nominations on 17 June, only one candidate was nominated in Oakham South ward and accordingly Raymond Payne has been declared elected unopposed. Liberal Democrat gain from Independent.
Shropshire: The byelection in Highley division held on 23 June was won by Mark Williams. Liberal Democrats win a seat previously held by an Independent.
Waverley: The byelection in Hindhead ward held on 23 June was won by Julian Spence. Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: A Poole Local Group has been formed by five councillors: Julie Bagwell (Hamworthy ward), previously Independent, together with four councillors who left the Conservative group a few weeks ago: Steve Baron (Parkstone ward), Mohan Iyengar (Canford Cliffs ward), Daniel Butt (Hamworthy ward) and Judy Butt (Creekmoor ward).
Eastbourne: Tony Freebody, who was elected for the Conservative Party in Ratton ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
Gloucester: Alastair Chambers, who was elected for the Conservative Party in Matson, Robinswood and White City ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor.
Warrington: Phil Eastty, who was elected for the Conservatives in Rixton and Woolston ward, has joined the Labour Party.

Mansfield: Oak Tree ward, after the death of Mansfield Independents councillor Vaughan Hopewell. Term ends 2023.
Ryedale: Ampleforth ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Jim Bailey. Term ends when the authority is abolished at the end of March next year.
Wealden: Maresfield ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Peter Roundell. Term ends 2023.
Wychavon: Dodderhill ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Laurence Smith. Term ends 2023.

Colchester: The byelection due in Lexden and Braiswick ward will be held on 28 July.
North East Derbyshire: The byelection due in Pilsley and Morton ward will be held on 28 July.

Nottingham: The Secretary of State has notified the council that he is minded to appoint commissioners following an investigation into unlawful spending.

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