Local Council by-elections - 9 May 2019 to April 2020

[middleenglander]

There is currently 1 by-election after the 2 May annual elections with 3 known vacancies where there is currently no date for the election.

9 May - 1
East Lothian UA, Haddington & Lammermuir - Conservative resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, SNP, UKIP

Not yet called - 3
Havering LB, Cranham - Upminster & Cranham Resident died 4 March
Neath Port Tabot UA, Resolven - Labour died around 27 February
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham - Conservative died 22 March

[maxque]

Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme on North Kesteven DC. Only one candidate for 2 seats so a by-election will be needed.

[middleenglander]

There are 2 by-elections on 9 May together with 4 known vacancies where there is currently no date for the election.

9 May - 2
East Lothian UA, Haddington & Lammermuir - Conservative resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, SNP, UKIP
Havering LB, Cranham - Upminster & Cranham Resident died

Not yet called - 4
Gosport BC, Brockhurst - Liberal Democrat died 31 March
Neath Port Tabot UA, Resolven - Labour died 27 February
North Kesteven DC, Billinghay, Martin & North Kyme - no nomination from Lincolnshire Independent councillor
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham - Conservative died 22 March

[maxque]

Election in St Osyth, Tendring DC is countermandered due to the death of Conservative candidate Anita Bailey.

www.tendringdc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/council/elections%20%26%20voting/elections_02052019/statements/Notice%20of%20Countermanded%20election-%20St%20Osyth.pdf

[Harry Hayfield]

The death has been reported of Cllr. Paul James (Plaid, Llanbadarn Fawr Sulien) whilst training for a charity bicycle ride www.cambrian-news.co.uk/article.cfm?id=128245

[middleenglander]

There are 2 by-elections on 9 May together with 5 known vacancies where there is currently no date for the election. There is also a postponed election on 23 May.

9 May - 2
East Lothian UA, Haddington & Lammermuir - Conservative resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, SNP, UKIP
Havering LB, Cranham - Upminster & Cranham Resident died - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Upminster & Cranham Resident

Not yet called - 5
Ceredigion UA, Llanbadarn Fawr Sulien - Paid Cymru died 11 April
Gosport BC, Brockhurst - Liberal Democrat died 31 March
Neath Port Tabot UA, Resolven - Labour died 27 February
North Kesteven DC, Billinghay, Martin & North Kyme - no nomination from Lincolnshire Independent councillor
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham - Conservative died 22 March

Postponed election
Tendring DC, St Osyth - Conservative candidate died

[andrewp]

The Isles Of Scilly Council, St Mary’s by election is on 23rd May

[spirit]

Resolven, if contested, will be on 23 May. Ditto Morfa Nefyn (Gwynedd Council)

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Ross North is 6 June: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/17902/election_timetable.pdf

[middleenglander]

There are now 4 by-elections during May along with a postponed election and another postponed poll in June. There are a further 4 known vacancies where there is currently no date for the by-election.

9 May - 2
East Lothian UA, Haddington & Lammermuir - Conservative resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, SNP, UKIP
Havering LB, Cranham - Upminster & Cranham Resident died - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Upminster & Cranham Resident

23 May - 2
Gwnyedd UA, Morfa Nefyn - Plaid Cymru resigned - Plaid Cymru returned unopposed
Neath Port Talbot UA, Resolven - Labour died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, Ind

Not yet called - 4
Ceredigion UA, Llanbadarn Fawr Sulien - Plaid Cymru died 11 April
Gosport BC, Brockhurst - Liberal Democrat died 31 March
North Kesteven DC, Billinghay, Martin & North Kyme - no nomination from Lincolnshire Independent councillor
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham - Conservative died 22 March

Postponed elections

23 May - 1
Tendring DC, St Osyth - New seat where Conservative candidate died

6 June -1
Herefordshire UA, Ross North - Conservative seat where UKIP candidate died

[andrewteale]

There is a postponed poll in North Devon, Chittlehampton ward.

[Penddu]

Of the 3 Welsh by elections coming up, the most interesting one seems to be Resolven (Neath Port Talbot).

The Morfa Nefyn (Gwynedd) result last time had Plaid on 66% and Llais Gwynedd on 33%. If Llais stand I would expect a similar result again. But I can also see this one being uncontested.

The Llanbardan Fawr Sulien (Ceredigion) result also saw Plaid winning about 66% of the vote but with the remaining vote going 4 ways. Expect the same this time around.

But Resolven should be a lot more open - Last time Labour won with around 40% of the vote, above an Independent on 35% and Plaid on 25%. I dont know if the Independent will run again - but having the vote on the same day as Euro Elections should see his vote squeezed by the big parties. Recent polls show Plaid advancing on Labour and I expect this to be a very close three way fight...... I will hold off on a prediction until list of candidates is fnalised

[spirit]

Morfa Nefyn is uncontested. Gareth Tudor Morris Jones (PC) unopposed.

Resolven is a 5-way fight. Lab, PC, Con LD and Ind.
www.npt.gov.uk/media/11719/elections_satpn_resolven.pdf

[sjorford]

Postponed poll in South Staffordshire, Wombourne South West on 6 June
www.sstaffs.gov.uk/doc/180536/name/Notice%20of%20Election%20Wombourne%20South%20West%20District.pdf/

[middleenglander]

There are now 4 by-elections during May along with one postponed election and two postponed polls already in June. There are another 5 known vacancies where there is currently no date for the by-election together with a further 2 postponed polls.

9 May - 2
East Lothian UA, Haddington & Lammermuir - Conservative resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, SNP, UKIP
Havering LB, Cranham - Upminster & Cranham Resident died - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Upminster & Cranham Resident

23 May - 1
Gwnyedd UA, Morfa Nefyn - Plaid Cymru resigned - Plaid Cymru returned unopposed
Neath Port Talbot UA, Resolven - Labour died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, Ind

30 May - 1
Gosport BC, Brockhurst - Liberal Democrat died

Not yet called - 5
Ceredigion UA, Llanbadarn Fawr Sulien - Plaid Cymru died 11 April
Isle of Wight UA, Whippingham & Osborne - Independent sitting as Labour resigned 26 April
Neath Port Talbot UA, Pelenna - Independent died 30 March 
North Kesteven DC, Billinghay, Martin & North Kyme - no nomination from Lincolnshire Independent councillor
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham - Conservative died 22 March

Postponed elections

23 May - 1
Tendring DC, St Osyth - 2 new seats where Conservative candidate died; 5 candidates: 2 Con, 1 Lab, 2 Ind

6 June - 2
Herefordshire UA, Ross North - Conservative seat where UKIP candidate died
South Staffordshire DC, Wombourne South West - 2 Conservative seats where sitting Conservative died

Not yet called - 2
Broxtowe BC, Stapleford South East - 2 Conservative seats where sitting Conservative died
North Devon DC, Chittlehampton - Independent seat where sitting Independent died

[Penddu]

We dont get too many Welsh by-elections... now 4 together.... the Pelenna one looks very interesting - the Independent beat Plaid by only one vote last time with another independent only 20 votes behind...a very close three way fight. I think this could be a Plaid gain but again it depends on who else stands.

[martinwhelton]

A by-election in Furzedown ward in Wandsworth following the resignation of Candida Jones to take up a politically restricted position

[middleenglander]

There are now 4 by-elections during May along with 1 postponed election and currently 5 postponed polls in June.  There are another 6 known vacancies where there is currently no date for the by-election together with a further 2 postponed polls.

9 May - 2
East Lothian UA, Haddington & Lammermuir - Conservative resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, SNP, UKIP
Havering LB, Cranham - Upminster & Cranham Resident died - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Upminster & Cranham Resident

23 May - 1
Gwnyedd UA, Morfa Nefyn - Plaid Cymru resigned - Plaid Cymru returned unopposed
Neath Port Talbot UA, Resolven - Labour died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, Ind

30 May - 1
Gosport BC, Brockhurst - Liberal Democrat died - 4 candidates - Con, Lab, LD, British Unity & Sovereignty

Not yet called - 6
Ceredigion UA, Llanbadarn Fawr Sulien - Plaid Cymru died 11 April
Isle of Wight UA, Whippingham & Osborne - Independent sitting as Labour resigned 26 April
Neath Port Talbot UA, Pelenna - Independent died 30 March 
North Kesteven DC, Billinghay, Martin & North Kyme - no nomination from Lincolnshire Independent councillor
Wandsworth LB, Furzedown - Labour resigned around 29 April
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham - Conservative died 22 March

Postponed elections

23 May - 1
Tendring DC, St Osyth - 2 new seats where Conservative candidate died - 5 candidates: 2 Con, 1 Lab, 2 Ind

6 June - 2
Herefordshire UA, Ross North - Conservative seat where UKIP candidate died - 3 candidates: Con, Lab, LD
South Staffordshire DC, Wombourne South West - 2 Conservative seats where sitting Conservative died - 6 candidates: 2 Con, 2 Lab, 1 LD, 1 Green

13 June - 1
North Devon DC, Chittlehampton - Independent seat where sitting Independent died

20 June -2
Forest of Dean DC, Newent & Taynton - 3 new seats where Green candidate died
South Ribble DC, Farrington West - 2 Conservative seats where sitting Conservative died

Not yet called - 2
Broxtowe BC, Stapleford South East - 2 Conservative seats where sitting Conservative died
Salford MB, Walkden South - Conservative seat where Conservative nomination died

[spirit]

Apr 28, 2019 10:52:14 GMT Penddu said:

We dont get too many Welsh by-elections... now 4 together.... the Pelenna one looks very interesting - the Independent beat Plaid by only one vote last time with another independent only 20 votes behind...a very close three way fight. I think this could be a Plaid gain but again it depends on who else stands.

There's another. Councillor Robert Smith (Labour, Rhondda Ward, Rhondda Cynon Taf council) has died.

[Penddu]

May 7, 2019 11:24:22 GMT spirit said:

Apr 28, 2019 10:52:14 GMT Penddu said:

We dont get too many Welsh by-elections... now 4 together.... the Pelenna one looks very interesting - the Independent beat Plaid by only one vote last time with another independent only 20 votes behind...a very close three way fight. I think this could be a Plaid gain but again it depends on who else stands.

There's another. Councillor Robert Smith (Labour, Rhondda Ward, Rhondda Cynon Taf council) has died.

Interesting.....in case anyone was wondering, Rhondda ward is not in Rhondda. But in Pontypridd. If nobody was wondering...why not?