2022-23 local government by-elections

[carolus]

Barking & Dagenham, Heath. Olawale Martins (Labour) has died.

Cheshire East, Macclesfield Tytherington. Lloyd Roberts (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection.

Wirral, Heswall (2026). Paul Connolly (Conservative) has been disqualified for non-attendance. No byelection as there are all ups in 2023. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/councillor-removed-not-turning-up-25625908

Cannock Chase, Etching Hill & The Heath (2026) will be on 5 January.

[carolus]

Sedgemoor, Highbridge & Burnham Marine. Nick Bayliss (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection, council is due to be abolished.

[Tony Otim]

Nov 28, 2022 18:54:50 GMT carolus said:

Wirral, Heswall (2026). Paul Connolly (Conservative) has been disqualified for non-attendance. No byelection as there are all ups in 2023. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/councillor-removed-not-turning-up-25625908

Wirral is a slightly unusual case next year - moving to all outs but on the old boundaries.

[carolus]

Harrogate, Claro. Zoe Metcalfe (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection, as council is due to be abolished.

North Kesteven, Bassingham & Brant Broughton. Russell Eckert (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection.

Stevenage, Bedwell (2024). Matt Creasey (Labour) has resigned.

[Khunanup]

Dec 1, 2022 18:58:04 GMT carolus said:

Harrogate, Claro. Zoe Metcalfe (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection, as council is due to be abolished.

North Kesteven, Bassingham & Brant Broughton. Russell Eckert (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection.

Stevenage, Bedwell (2024). Matt Creasey (Labour) has resigned.

Bassingham & Brant Broughton (my mum's home ward) is also being split in May so that may have had an impact plus the fact that the Indies are generally dominant wherever he goes when it is split.

[Sharon]

I've not got all the figures, but Labour gain Bitterne ward, SCC.

Labour 806
Conservative 793.

Abysmal turnout - 18%.

[evergreenadam]

Dec 2, 2022 6:34:10 GMT Sharon said:

I've not got all the figures, but Labour gain Bitterne ward, SCC.

Labour 806
Conservative 793.

Abysmal turnout - 18%.

Wrong thread, full result posted on thread for that day’s by-elections.

[The Bishop]

Dec 2, 2022 6:34:10 GMT Sharon said:

I've not got all the figures, but Labour gain Bitterne ward, SCC.

Labour 806
Conservative 793.

Abysmal turnout - 18%.

Didn't realise turnout was that low, maybe helps explain why it was so close though.

[carolus]

Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection as the council is due to be abolished.

Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died. He appears to have died before the six month rule came into effect, so there could be a byelection. www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/Registering-to-vote-and-elections/Farnham-Bourne-Borough-Ward-Vacancy

[carolus]

8 December:
Brighton & Hove, Wish. Garry Peltzer Dunn (Conservative) has died.
City of London, Aldgate (Alderman). Susan Langley seeking re-election.
City of London, Farringdon Without (Alderman). Gregory Jones seeking re-election.
City of London, Queenhithe (Alderman). Alastair Kind seeking re-election.
Colchester, Highwoods (2023). Beverley Oxford (Highwoods Group) has resigned.
Colchester, Highwoods (2024). Gerard Oxford (Highwoods Group) has resigned.
Dumfries & Galloway, Mid Galloway & Wigtown West. Sandy Whitelaw (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.
Lincolnshire, Spalding West. Angela Newton (Independent) has died.
Medway, Peninsula. Mick Pendergast (Independent) has died.
North Devon, Landkey. David Luggar (North Devon Independent, elected as Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
South Holland, Monks House. Angela Newton (Independent) has died.

15 December:
Amber Valley, Wingfield. Valerie Thorpe (Conservative) has died.
Ipswich, Priory Heath (2024). Sarah Barber (Labour) has resigned.
Pendle, Barrowford & Pendleside (2023). Carlo Lionti (Conservative) has died.
South Kesteven, Toller. Jan Hansen (Independent) has resigned.
Test Valley, Andover Romans. Nick Matthews (Conservative) has resigned.
Wigan, Ashton (2026). Anthony Sykes (Labour) has died.

22 December:
Redcar & Cleveland, Normanby. Chris Foley-McCormack (Labour) has died.

5 January:

Cannock Chase, Etching Hill & The Heath (2026). James Fletcher (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Uttlesford, Great Dunmow South & Barnston. Colin Day (Residents for Uttlesford) has resigned.

12 January:

Plymouth, Moor View (2024). Shannon Burns (Conservative) has resigned.
Plymouth, Plympton Chaddlewood (2024). Dan Collins (Conservative) has resigned.

19 January:

Stevenage, Bedwell (2024). Matt Creasey (Labour) has resigned.

Known vacancies:

Barking & Dagenham, Heath. Olawale Martins (Labour) has died.

Cambridgeshire, St Neots The Eatons. Derek Giles (St Neots Independent Group) has died.

Central Bedfordshire, Cranfield & Marston Moretain. Ken Matthews (Conservative) has died.
Chelmsford, Boreham & The Leighs. John Galley (Conservative) has died.
Dartford, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Ellenor Palmer (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Denbighshire, Rhyl Ty Newydd. Brian Blakeley (Labour) has died.
Hertfordshire, Hitchin North. Judi Billings (Labour) has died.
High Peak, Whaley Bridge. Kath Thomson (Labour) has resigned.
High Peak, Whaley Bridge. Shannon-Kate Thomson (Labour) has resigned.
Kent, Hythe West. Andy Weatherhead (Independent elected as Conservative) has resigned.
Lancaster, University & Scotforth Rural. Katie Whearty (Non-aligned Independent, ex-Eco-socialist Independent, elected as Labour) has resigned.
Lancaster, Westgate. Merv Evans (Independent) has died.
Melton, Long Clawson & Stathern. Melanie Steadman (Conservative) has died.
North Northamptonshire, Northall. Kevin Thurland (Conservative) has died.
North Yorkshire, Masham & Fountains. Margaret Atkinson (Conservative) has died.
Rotherham, Keppel. Paul Hague (Rotherham Democratic Party) has ceased to be a councillor.
Sefton, Netherton & Orrell (2024). Robert Brennan (Labour) has resigned.
Staffordshire, Biddulph North. Ian Lawson (Conservative) has died.
Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph West. Ian Lawson (Conservative) has died.

Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph West. Hilda Sheldon (Independent) has died.

Torfaen, Llantarnam. Nick Jones (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.

Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died.

West Suffolk, Haverhill North. Elaine McManus (Ind elected as Conservative) has resigned.

The following vacancies fall within the six-month rule for elections next May and so will not be filled:
Barnsley, Dearne North (2023). Alan Gardiner (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Boston, Swineshead & Holland Fen. Chelcei Trafford (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Cheshire East, Handforth. Barry Burkhill (Handforth 'Ratepayers' Association (Independent)) has died.

Cheshire East, Macclesfield Tytherington. Lloyd Roberts (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.

Derby, Chaddesden (2026). Rob Cooper (Conservative) has resigned.
Eastbourne, Sovereign. Paul Metcalfe (Conservative) has resigned.
Gedling, Newstead Abbey. Simon Murray (Conservative) has resigned.
Liverpool, Knotty Ash. Alison Clarke (Liverpool Community Independents, elected as Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

North Hertfordshire, Hitchin Bearton (2023). Judi Billing (Labour) has died.

North Kesteven, Bassingham & Brant Broughton. Russell Eckert (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

North Kesteven, Ruskington. Terry Boston (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Sandwell, Cradley Heath & Old Hill (2023). Ann Shackleton (Labour) has died.
Sevenoaks, Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth. Brian Carroll (Conservative) has resigned.
Sevenoaks, Leigh & Chiddingstone Causeway. James Osborne-Jackson (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
South Kesteven, Peascliffe & Ridgeway. Rosemary Kaberry-Brown (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Tonbridge & Malling, West Malling & Leybourne. Nick Stapleton (Green, elected as LD) has ceased to be a councillor.

Torridge, Holsworthy. Jon Hutchings (Conservative) has resigned.

Wirral, Heswall (2026). Paul Connolly (Conservative) has been disqualified for non-attendance. No byelection as there are all ups in 2023

The following vacancies are for councils which will be abolished next April. The six-month rule now applies, so they will not be filled:
Allerdale, All Saints Cockermouth. Alan Tyson (Conservative) has resigned
Barrow-in-Furness: Dalton South. Cause: Resignation of Shaun Blezard (Lab) on 3 February 2022.
Carlisle: Botcherby and Harraby North. Cause: Resignation of Jack Paton (Ind) on 2 February 2022.
Copeland, Millom. Fred Gleaves (Conservative) has died.
Cumbria, Dearham & Broughton. Hugo Graham (Conservative) resigned on 3 May.

Cumbria: Longtown. Cause: Death of Val Tarbitt (C) on 28 January 2022.

Harrogate, Claro. Zoe Metcalfe (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Harrogate, Fountains & Ripley. Margaret Atkinson (Conservative) has died.
Harrogate, Harlow. Jim Clark (Conservative) has resigned.
Harrogate: Marston Moor. Cause: Death of Norman Waller (C) on 25 January 2022
Ryedale, Ampleforth. Jim Bailey (Conservative) resigned.
Ryedale, Pickering West. Carrie Brackstone (Liberal) has ceased to be a councillor.
Ryedale, Rillington. Nathan Garbutt-Moore (Conservative) has resigned.
Ryedale, Sherburn. Cause: Resignation of John Raper (Ind) on c. 1 February 2022.
Ryedale, Thornton Dale. C W Delaney (Conservative) has resigned.

Scarborough, Scalby. Hazel Lynskey (No Political Affiliation, elected as Conservative) has died.

Sedgemoor, Highbridge & Burnham Marine. Nick Bayliss (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor.

Selby, Sherburn in Elmet. Robert Packham (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Somerset West & Taunton, South Quantock. Anthony Trollope-Bellew (Conservative) has died.

Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor.

[jamesdoyle]

Dec 2, 2022 9:25:33 GMT evergreenadam said:

Dec 2, 2022 6:34:10 GMT Sharon said:

I've not got all the figures, but Labour gain Bitterne ward, SCC.

Labour 806
Conservative 793.

Abysmal turnout - 18%.

Wrong thread, full result posted on thread for that day’s by-elections.

Fair's fair, @sharon must have been bloody exhausted. Slightly surprised she managed the right website! Well done to your side, shazzer.

[Terry Weldon]

Dec 2, 2022 18:55:37 GMT carolus said:

Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection as the council is due to be abolished.

Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died. He appears to have died before the six month rule came into effect, so there could be a byelection. www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/Registering-to-vote-and-elections/Farnham-Bourne-Borough-Ward-Vacancy

Does the 6 month rule kick in with the date of death - or with the date the vacancy is announced? 

Also - when did he die? 6 months back from May 4th was Nov 4th. Has the death been kept secret all this time?

[gwynthegriff]

Dec 2, 2022 19:45:23 GMT Terry Weldon said:

Dec 2, 2022 18:55:37 GMT carolus said:

Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection as the council is due to be abolished.

Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died. He appears to have died before the six month rule came into effect, so there could be a byelection. www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/Registering-to-vote-and-elections/Farnham-Bourne-Borough-Ward-Vacancy

Does the 6 month rule kick in with the date of death - or with the date the vacancy is announced? 

Also - when did he die? 6 months back from May 4th was Nov 4th. Has the death been kept secret all this time?

Date of death I think.

[timmullen1]

Dec 2, 2022 19:45:23 GMT Terry Weldon said:

Dec 2, 2022 18:55:37 GMT carolus said:

Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection as the council is due to be abolished.

Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died. He appears to have died before the six month rule came into effect, so there could be a byelection. www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/Registering-to-vote-and-elections/Farnham-Bourne-Borough-Ward-Vacancy

Does the 6 month rule kick in with the date of death - or with the date the vacancy is announced? 

Also - when did he die? 6 months back from May 4th was Nov 4th. Has the death been kept secret all this time?

According to the council website there’s a press release dated 11 November paying tribute and noting that the flag was flown at half staff in tribute to Cllr Blishen on 9 November, suggesting his death was early November.

[grahammurray]

Dec 2, 2022 20:12:47 GMT gwynthegriff said:

Dec 2, 2022 19:45:23 GMT Terry Weldon said:

Does the 6 month rule kick in with the date of death - or with the date the vacancy is announced? 

Also - when did he die? 6 months back from May 4th was Nov 4th. Has the death been kept secret all this time?

Date of death I think.

He died on November 8th and I think the deadline is calculated on the end of a councillor's term of office rather than the date of the election.  That's the follwing Monday which would also make it November 8th

www.farnhamherald.com/news/tributes-paid-to-dedicated-and-kind-farnham-councillor-roger-blishen-572432

[carolus]

Dec 2, 2022 19:45:23 GMT Terry Weldon said:

Dec 2, 2022 18:55:37 GMT carolus said:

Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection as the council is due to be abolished.

Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died. He appears to have died before the six month rule came into effect, so there could be a byelection. www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/Registering-to-vote-and-elections/Farnham-Bourne-Borough-Ward-Vacancy

Does the 6 month rule kick in with the date of death - or with the date the vacancy is announced? 

Also - when did he die? 6 months back from May 4th was Nov 4th. Has the death been kept secret all this time?

Date the vacancy actually occurred - which is the date of death. The council website gives his date of death as Nov 8th. There was some discussion up thread about when exactly the six month rule kicks in - six months before the date the new councillors take office which would normally be the Monday after polling day, but because of the coronation bank holiday will be the Tuesday. I think this means that 8 Nov is just outside.

In any case, Waverley clearly also believe this as they've published a notice of vacancy giving the normal conditions for a byelection to be called, rather than one stating the vacancy won't be filled until May.

[Clark]

Conservative councillor Avril MacKenzie has sadly died.

Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone ward - ABERDEEN NORTH.

[carolus]

Bolsover, Clowne West. Dan Salt (Community Independents) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection.

Cambridge, East Chesterton (2024). Carla McQueen (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

[carolus]

Epsom & Ewell, Stamford. Previn Jagutpal (Residents' Association) has ceased to be a councillor. No byelection.

[carolus]

15 December:
Amber Valley, Wingfield. Valerie Thorpe (Conservative) has died.
Ipswich, Priory Heath (2024). Sarah Barber (Labour) has resigned.
Pendle, Barrowford & Pendleside (2023). Carlo Lionti (Conservative) has died.
South Kesteven, Toller. Jan Hansen (Independent) has resigned.
Test Valley, Andover Romans. Nick Matthews (Conservative) has resigned.
Wigan, Ashton (2026). Anthony Sykes (Labour) has died.

22 December:
Redcar & Cleveland, Normanby. Chris Foley-McCormack (Labour) has died.

5 January:
Cannock Chase, Etching Hill & The Heath (2026). James Fletcher (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Uttlesford, Great Dunmow South & Barnston. Colin Day (Residents for Uttlesford) has resigned.

12 January:
Plymouth, Moor View (2024). Shannon Burns (Conservative) has resigned.
Plymouth, Plympton Chaddlewood (2024). Dan Collins (Conservative) has resigned.

19 January:
Stevenage, Bedwell (2024). Matt Creasey (Labour) has resigned.

Known vacancies:

Aberdeen, Dyce, Bucksburn & Danestone. Avril MacKenzie (Conservative) has died.

Barking & Dagenham, Heath. Olawale Martins (Labour) has died.

Cambridgeshire, St Neots The Eatons. Derek Giles (St Neots Independent Group) has died.

Central Bedfordshire, Cranfield & Marston Moretain. Ken Matthews (Conservative) has died.
Chelmsford, Boreham & The Leighs. John Galley (Conservative) has died.
Dartford, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Ellenor Palmer (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Denbighshire, Rhyl Ty Newydd. Brian Blakeley (Labour) has died.
Hertfordshire, Hitchin North. Judi Billings (Labour) has died.
High Peak, Whaley Bridge. Kath Thomson (Labour) has resigned.
High Peak, Whaley Bridge. Shannon-Kate Thomson (Labour) has resigned.
Kent, Hythe West. Andy Weatherhead (Independent elected as Conservative) has resigned.
Lancaster, University & Scotforth Rural. Katie Whearty (Non-aligned Independent, ex-Eco-socialist Independent, elected as Labour) has resigned.
Lancaster, Westgate. Merv Evans (Independent) has died.
Melton, Long Clawson & Stathern. Melanie Steadman (Conservative) has died.
North Northamptonshire, Northall. Kevin Thurland (Conservative) has died.
North Yorkshire, Masham & Fountains. Margaret Atkinson (Conservative) has died.
Rotherham, Keppel. Paul Hague (Rotherham Democratic Party) has ceased to be a councillor.
Sefton, Netherton & Orrell (2024). Robert Brennan (Labour) has resigned.
Staffordshire, Biddulph North. Ian Lawson (Conservative) has died.
Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph West. Ian Lawson (Conservative) has died.
Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph West. Hilda Sheldon (Independent) has died.
Torfaen, Llantarnam. Nick Jones (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.
Waverley, Farnham Bourne. Roger Blishen (Farnham Residents) has died.
West Suffolk, Haverhill North. Elaine McManus (Ind elected as Conservative) has resigned.

The following vacancies fall within the six-month rule for elections next May and so will not be filled:

Barnsley, Dearne North (2023). Alan Gardiner (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Bolsover, Clowne West. Dan Salt (Community Independents) has ceased to be a councillor.

Boston, Swineshead & Holland Fen. Chelcei Trafford (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Cambridge, East Chesterton (2023). Carla McQueen (Labour) has resigned.

Cheshire East, Handforth. Barry Burkhill (Handforth 'Ratepayers' Association (Independent)) has died.
Cheshire East, Macclesfield Tytherington. Lloyd Roberts (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.
Derby, Chaddesden (2026). Rob Cooper (Conservative) has resigned.

Eastbourne, Sovereign. Paul Metcalfe (Conservative) has resigned.

Epsom & Ewell, Stamford. Previn Jagutpal (Residents' Association) has ceased to be a councillor.

Gedling, Newstead Abbey. Simon Murray (Conservative) has resigned.
Liverpool, Knotty Ash. Alison Clarke (Liverpool Community Independents, elected as Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.
North Hertfordshire, Hitchin Bearton (2023). Judi Billing (Labour) has died.
North Kesteven, Bassingham & Brant Broughton. Russell Eckert (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
North Kesteven, Ruskington. Terry Boston (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Sandwell, Cradley Heath & Old Hill (2023). Ann Shackleton (Labour) has died.
Sevenoaks, Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth. Brian Carroll (Conservative) has resigned.
Sevenoaks, Leigh & Chiddingstone Causeway. James Osborne-Jackson (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
South Kesteven, Peascliffe & Ridgeway. Rosemary Kaberry-Brown (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Tonbridge & Malling, West Malling & Leybourne. Nick Stapleton (Green, elected as LD) has ceased to be a councillor.
Torridge, Holsworthy. Jon Hutchings (Conservative) has resigned.
Wirral, Heswall (2026). Paul Connolly (Conservative) has been disqualified for non-attendance. No byelection as there are all ups in 2023

The following vacancies are for councils which will be abolished next April. The six-month rule now applies, so they will not be filled:
Allerdale, All Saints Cockermouth. Alan Tyson (Conservative) has resigned
Barrow-in-Furness: Dalton South. Cause: Resignation of Shaun Blezard (Lab) on 3 February 2022.
Carlisle: Botcherby and Harraby North. Cause: Resignation of Jack Paton (Ind) on 2 February 2022.
Copeland, Millom. Fred Gleaves (Conservative) has died.
Cumbria, Dearham & Broughton. Hugo Graham (Conservative) resigned on 3 May.
Cumbria: Longtown. Cause: Death of Val Tarbitt (C) on 28 January 2022.
Harrogate, Claro. Zoe Metcalfe (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Harrogate, Fountains & Ripley. Margaret Atkinson (Conservative) has died.
Harrogate, Harlow. Jim Clark (Conservative) has resigned.
Harrogate: Marston Moor. Cause: Death of Norman Waller (C) on 25 January 2022
Ryedale, Ampleforth. Jim Bailey (Conservative) resigned.
Ryedale, Pickering West. Carrie Brackstone (Liberal) has ceased to be a councillor.
Ryedale, Rillington. Nathan Garbutt-Moore (Conservative) has resigned.
Ryedale, Sherburn. Cause: Resignation of John Raper (Ind) on c. 1 February 2022.
Ryedale, Thornton Dale. C W Delaney (Conservative) has resigned.
Scarborough, Scalby. Hazel Lynskey (No Political Affiliation, elected as Conservative) has died.
Sedgemoor, Highbridge & Burnham Marine. Nick Bayliss (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor.
Selby, Sherburn in Elmet. Robert Packham (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.
Somerset West & Taunton, South Quantock. Anthony Trollope-Bellew (Conservative) has died.
Somerset West & Taunton, Vivary. Danny Wedderkopp (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor.