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Post by middleenglander on Jan 24, 2020 21:53:24 GMT
Although the list identifies 20 by-elections not yet called, 3 of these are inmpending resignations where the sitting Councillor had announced that they intend to resign in the coming weeks
Aberdeen UA, Kincorth / Nigg /Cove - SNP impending resignation
Bexley LB, Longlands - Conservative impending resignation
Rhonnda Cynon Taf UA, Hawthorn - Labour impending resignation
Also 6 of these vacancies will see ward elections in May and unless by-elections are soon called it is likely there will be "double" elections then.
Amber Valley BC, Somercotes - Labour died 25 November
Chorley BC, Chorley North West - Independent died 15 December
Coventry MB, Upper Stoke - Labour died 25
November
Crawley BC, Ifield - Labour died 27 November
Gateshead MB, Birtley - Labour died 12 December
Knowsley MB, Halewood South - Independent died over Christmas period
This leaves 11 vacancies although even here most will see elections for Police & Crime Commissioners in early May and so some of these council vacancies may be filled at the same time.
Barrow BC, Roosecote - Conservative died 1 January.
Clackmannanshire UA, Clackmannan East - Conservative resigned 31 December
Gloucestershire CC, Winchcombe and Woodmancote - Conservative died 8 December
North Lincolnshire UA, Ashby - Labour died 29 October
North West Leicestershire DC, Worthington & Bredon - Conservative died 8 November
Stratford on Avon DC, Welford on Avon - Independent died 3 January
Surrey Heath BC, Bagshot - Lib Dem died 4 January.
Swansea UA, Castle - Labour died 5 January
Telford & Wrekin UA, Donington - Labour died 4 January
Test Valley BC, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams - Conservative died 16 January.
Wiltshire UA, Till and Wylye Valley - Conservative resigned 19 January.
I think there is a further vacancy under the 6 month rule:
Salford MB, Kersal - Labour died 14 December
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Post by andrewp on Jan 24, 2020 22:06:31 GMT
Although the list identifies 20 by-elections not yet called, 3 of these are inmpending resignations where the sitting Councillor had announced that they intend to resign in the coming weeks Aberdeen UA, Kincorth / Nigg /Cove - SNP impending resignation Bexley LB, Longlands - Conservative impending resignation Rhonnda Cynon Taf UA, Hawthorn - Labour impending resignation Also 6 of these vacancies will see ward elections in May and unless by-elections are soon called it is likely there will be "double" elections then. Amber Valley BC, Somercotes - Labour died 25 November Chorley BC, Chorley North West - Independent died 15 December Coventry MB, Upper Stoke - Labour died 24 October Crawley BC, Ifield - Labour died 27 November Gateshead MB, Birtley - Labour died 12 December Knowsley MB, Halewood South - Independent died over Christmas period This leaves 11 vacancies although even here most will see elections for Police & Crime Commissioners in early May and so some of these council vacancies may be filled at the same time. Barrow BC, Roosecote - Conservative died 1 January. Clackmannanshire UA, Clackmannan East - Conservative resigned 31 December Gloucestershire CC, Winchcombe and Woodmancote - Conservative died 8 December North Lincolnshire UA, Ashby - Labour died 29 October North West Leicestershire DC, Worthington & Bredon - Conservative died 8 November Stratford on Avon DC, Welford on Avon - Independent died 3 January Surrey Heath BC, Bagshot - Lib Dem died 4 January. Swansea UA, Castle - Labour died 5 January Telford & Wrekin UA, Donington - Labour died 4 January Test Valley Bc, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams - Conservative died 16 January. Wiltshire UA, Till and Wylye Valley - Conservative resigned 19 January. I think there is a further vacancy under the 6 month rule: Salford MB, Kersal - Labour died 14 December You are right about Salford. I’ll add in. |
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Post by Merseymike on Jan 30, 2020 23:11:34 GMT
Former Labour MP Laura Smith is standing for the vacancy in Crewe South
I think it almost certain that she will stand again for parliament in the seat
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Post by gwynthegriff on Jan 30, 2020 23:16:08 GMT
Former Labour MP Laura Smith is standing for the vacancy in Crewe South I think it almost certain that she will stand again for parliament in the seat A resident of Stapeley (on the outskirts of Nantwich) doesn't seem an ideal fit for Crewe South ... |
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Post by WJ on Jan 30, 2020 23:36:34 GMT
Former Labour MP Laura Smith is standing for the vacancy in Crewe South I think it almost certain that she will stand again for parliament in the seat A resident of Stapeley (on the outskirts of Nantwich) doesn't seem an ideal fit for Crewe South ... Aah, Stapeley! That takes me back! Many happy days as a kid at the old Water Gardens. |
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Post by samdwebber on Jan 31, 2020 12:00:16 GMT
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jan 31, 2020 12:20:30 GMT
I'm not absolutely certain there is a rule to prevent Tom Copley continuing to serve as a Lewisham councillor while also being Deputy Mayor for London. It depends. The disqualification provisions are in s. 69 of the GLA Act and only includes those appointed under a committee. Mayoral appointments are under s. 67 but are in two different categories: two political advisers, and 11 other members of staff. In a little-noticed move, James Murray was moved from being a s. 67(1)(b) appointment to s. 67(1)(a) at the beginning of November; that allowed him to be a Parliamentary candidate while still being a GLA officer. As Tom Copley is standing for re-election to the Assembly, he's presumably a s. 67(1)(a) appointment. |
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Post by samdwebber on Jan 31, 2020 13:05:07 GMT
This is in the 'Notes to editors' at foot of the release:
"Tom’s start date will be announced shortly, this will follow him stepping down as a Lewisham Borough councillor and London Assembly Member."
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Post by jack on Jan 31, 2020 14:10:50 GMT
East Staffordshire Borough Council, Yoxall Ward. Con resigned. By election 13th February. Candidates Con & Lab. In 2019 election Con unopposed.
East Staffordshire Borough Council, Eton Ward. Lab died.
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Post by Harry Hayfield on Jan 31, 2020 17:20:30 GMT
Tom Copley AM (Lab, London) is appointed as Deputy Mayor, therefore stands down as councillor from Lewisham (causing a by-election in Sydenham) and at the same time stands down from the Assembly. As he is a regional list AM, that means the next person on the list is invited to become the Assembly Member from the Labour list. That person is Alison Moore, herself a councillor representing East Finchley on Barnet!
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Post by andrewp on Jan 31, 2020 17:36:34 GMT
This week’s update
There are 15 by elections scheduled for February and 2 so far for March. There are a further 22 known or impending vacancies where there is currently no date for the by-election, of which 6 could be double elections in May, and there are 10 vacancies covered by the six month rule.
6 February- 1
Warrington UA- Burtonwood and Winwick- Labour died- 3 candidates- Con, Lab, Ind
13 February-6
Derbyshire CC- Whaley Bridge, Conservative died- 4 candidates- Con, Lab, LD, no description.
East Staffordshire DC, Yoxall, Conservative resigned- 2 candidates- Con, Lab
Hertsmere DC- Borehamwood Kenilworth- Labour resigned- 4 candidates- Con, Lab, LD, Green
Huntingdonshire DC- St Ives East- Conservative resigned- 4 candidates- Con, Lab, LD, Ind
Thanet DC- Cliffsend and Pegwell- Conservative resigned- 4 candidates- Con, Lab, Green, Ind
Waverley DC, Milford- Independent died- 3 candidates- Con, Ind, Ind
20 February- 1
Middlesbrough UA, Coulby Newham- Independent resigned- 5 candidates- Con, Lab, LD, Ind, Ind.
27 February- 7
Blaby DC, Millfield- Labour died- 3 candidates- Con, Lab, Green
Cambridgeshire CC- Duxford- Conservative resigned.- 2 candidates- Con, LD
Cheshire East UA- Crewe South- Labour died- 5 candidates- Con, Lab, Green, Ind, Ind
Hillingdon LBC- Hillingdon East- Conservative resigned- 5 candidates- Con, Lab, Green, LD, UKIP
Manchester CC- Clayton and Openshaw- Labour died
South Cambridgeshire DC- Whittlesford- Conservative resigned- 2 candidates- Con, LD
Wrexham UA- Gwersyllt North- Independent resigned-8 candidates- Con, Lab, LD, PC, Green, Ind, Ind, Ind
Tuesday 10 March- 1
Wiltshire UA- Till and Wylye Valley- Conservative resigned.
12 March - 1
Highland UA- Eilean a Cheo- Independent resigned
Not yet called and no scheduled council elections in May- 16
Aberdeen CC, Kincorth/ Nigg/Cove- SNP impending resignation
Barrow DC- Roosecote- Conservative died 1 January.
Bexley LB, Longlands- Conservative impending resignation.
Clackmannanshire UA, Clackmannanshire East, Conservative resigned 31 December
East Staffordshire DC- Eton Park- Labour died 24 January
Gloucestershire CC- Winchcombe and Woodmancote- Conservative died 8 December
Lewisham LB - Sydenham- Labour impending resignation.
North Lincolnshire UA, Ashby- Labour died 29 October
North Lincolnshire UA, Broughton and Appleby- Conservative died 18 January.
North West Leicestershire DC, Worthington and Bredon- Conservative died- 8 November
Rhondda, Cynon, Taf UA, Hawthorn- Labour impending resignation.
Stratford on Avon DC, Welford on Avon- Independent died 3 January
Surrey Heath DC- Bagshot- Lib Dem died 4 January.
Swansea CC, Castle- Labour died 5 January
Telford and Wrekin UA, Donington- Labour died 4 January
Test Valley DC- Chilworth, Nursling and Rownhams- Conservative died 16 January.
Not yet called but possible double elections in May- 6
Amber Valley DC- Somercotes- Labour died 25 November
Chorley DC, Chorley North West, Independent died 15 September
Coventry CC- Upper Stoke- Labour died 24 October
Crawley DC- Ifield- Labour died 27 November
Gateshead MBC- Birtley- Labour Died 12 December
Knowsley MBC- Halewood South- Independent died January.
Vacancies covered under the 6 month rule- 10
Adur DC, Eastbrook, Labour died 8 January
Hartlepool UA, Manor House, UKIP, sitting as Brexit Party- resigned 9 December
Newcastle Upon Tyne CC, Blakelaw, Labour resigned 17 December
Newcastle Upon Tyne CC, Lemington, Labour resigned 17 December
Salford MBC, Kersal, Labour died 14 December
Sunderland MBC- Houghton- Labour resigned 18 December.
Swindon UA- Rodbourne Cheney- Labour died 30 November.
Trafford MBC- Village- Lib Dem sitting as Independent died 13 January.
Wakefield CC, Altofts and Whitwood- Labour impending resignation
Wirral MBC- Moreton West and Saughall Massie- Conservative died 15 January.
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Post by timmullen1 on Jan 31, 2020 19:10:16 GMT
East Staffordshire Borough Council, Yoxall Ward. Con resigned. By election 13th February. Candidates Con & Lab. In 2019 election Con unopposed. East Staffordshire Borough Council, Eton Ward. Lab died. I’ve a friend in Yoxall; for years she and two Labour colleagues tried to get on to the Parish Council under the Labour banner, and each time they got fewer than 25 votes, then one year one of their number forgot to enter “Labour Party candidate” on the nomination forms, leaving them as No Description. The three of them were elected with over 150 votes each. |
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Post by spirit on Feb 3, 2020 13:02:14 GMT
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Post by andrewp on Feb 4, 2020 13:23:30 GMT
A couple of deaths of councillors to report
Bob Lloyd, Labour, Wednesbury South, Sandwell Council
Christine Wild, Conservative, Westhoughton North and Chew Moor, Bolton Council
Have both sadly died
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Post by eamonn on Feb 5, 2020 9:58:39 GMT
Michelle Cook, Labour Councillor for Broomhill & Sharrow Vale ward in Sheffield resigned yesterday for personal reasons. 6 month rule applies - was due for re-election on May 7th. The two other councillors are Green - Green Majority in May 2019 was 1648. I'm the ward organiser and agent.
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Post by spirit on Feb 5, 2020 13:58:31 GMT
Clayton and Openshaw is Con, Ind, Lab, LD, Green
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Post by andrewteale on Feb 5, 2020 17:40:10 GMT
A couple of deaths of councillors to report Bob Lloyd, Labour, Wednesbury South, Sandwell Council Christine Wild, Conservative, Westhoughton North and Chew Moor, Bolton Council Have both sadly died The Bolton vacancy is covered by the six-month rule. |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Feb 6, 2020 12:41:11 GMT
Sad to report the death of Gill Gower, Labour councillor for Westgate ward on Canterbury City Council.
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Post by bungle on Feb 6, 2020 19:05:47 GMT
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Post by timmullen1 on Feb 7, 2020 12:30:31 GMT
Re Crewe South on 27 February, I notice from the SOPN that Brian Silvester is standing as in Independent; is this notice of the demise of For Britain, of which he was Membership Secretary?
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