2023-24 Local Government By-Elections

[andrewp]

I’m not sure Castle Cary is on 27th July unless you’ve seen that it is? I had heard that It would be and posted as much but then later this week I heard that it might be in August but not confirmed.

[Chris from Brum]

I'm pretty sure that Cradley & Wollescote (Dudley) has been called, possibly for 20th July but I'll check.

Edit - no, not called yet but expected early August.

[carolus]

Jun 23, 2023 16:42:04 GMT andrewp said:

I’m not sure Castle Cary is on 27th July unless you’ve seen that it is? I had heard that It would be and posted as much but then later this week I heard that it might be in August but not confirmed.

Ah, no - I was going from your post earlier in the thread! But you're right, there doesn't seem to be any sign of a notice that I could find on Somerset's website. Will move it.

[andrewp]

Jun 23, 2023 17:15:00 GMT carolus said:

Jun 23, 2023 16:42:04 GMT andrewp said:

I’m not sure Castle Cary is on 27th July unless you’ve seen that it is? I had heard that It would be and posted as much but then later this week I heard that it might be in August but not confirmed.

Ah, no - I was going from your post earlier in the thread! But you're right, there doesn't seem to be any sign of a notice that I could find on Somerset's website. Will move it.

Yes, sorry about that! 

[southernliberal]

I understand a by-election in Wooton Bridge ward on the Isle of Wight is very likely to take place in the summer or autumn once court proceedings are wrapped up:

www.countypress.co.uk/news/23452806.daryll-pitcher-isle-wight-council-silence-child-rape-jailing/

[Chris from Brum]

The councillor concerned appears to be a member of the localist Vectis party.

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Jun 24, 2023 21:43:55 GMT southernliberal said:

I understand a by-election in Wooton Bridge ward on the Isle of Wight is very likely to take place in the summer or autumn once court proceedings are wrapped up:

www.countypress.co.uk/news/23452806.daryll-pitcher-isle-wight-council-silence-child-rape-jailing/

I'm assuming he's appealed either verdict or sentence as he's still shown on the council website: iow.moderngov.co.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1

[maxque]

Jun 24, 2023 21:53:39 GMT Chris from Brum said:

The councillor concerned appears to be a member of the localist Vectis party.

Their leader, in fact.

[carolus]

Broadland, Thorpe St Andrew North West (2027). Drew Moore (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Wychavon, Evesham South (2027). One of the councillors (Green) has ceased to be a councillor.

[lackeroftalent]

Jun 27, 2023 19:22:29 GMT carolus said:

Broadland, Thorpe St Andrew North West (2027). Drew Moore (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Wychavon, Evesham South (2027). One of the councillors (Green) has ceased to be a councillor.

Ed Cohen councillor since 2019 in Evesham South died on 6th June 2023.

www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/memorials/death-notices/death/30552059.ed-cohen/

[iang]

Cradley & Wollescote (Dudley) is August 3rd

[iain]

[Tony Otim]

Jun 28, 2023 11:26:55 GMT iain said:

In this ward:
2007: 2 Ind (Rhind and Torrance) and 1 LD (Durham) elected
2011 by election (Ind Robertson takes Torrance's seat)
2012: 2 Ind (Rhind and Robertson) and 1 LD (Stone) elected, incumbent Durham loses as an independent
2017: 1 Ind (Robertson), 1 SNP (Louden), 1 LD (Stone) elected, incumbent Rhind (Ind) defeated.
2017 by-election: Ind (Rhind) takes the seat of LD (Stone).
2022: 1 Ind (Rhind); 1 SNO (Louden) and 1 LD (Rawlings() elected, incumbent Robertson (Ind) defeated.

So the pattern would suggest that Fiona Robertson should re-stand and re-gain her seat from the Lib Dems...

[finsobruce]

Jun 28, 2023 13:35:39 GMT Tony Otim said:

Jun 28, 2023 11:26:55 GMT iain said:

In this ward:
2007: 2 Ind (Rhind and Torrance) and 1 LD (Durham) elected
2011 by election (Ind Robertson takes Torrance's seat)
2012: 2 Ind (Rhind and Robertson) and 1 LD (Stone) elected, incumbent Durham loses as an independent
2017: 1 Ind (Robertson), 1 SNP (Louden), 1 LD (Stone) elected, incumbent Rhind (Ind) defeated.
2017 by-election: Ind (Rhind) takes the seat of LD (Stone).
2022: 1 Ind (Rhind); 1 SNO (Louden) and 1 LD (Rawlings() elected, incumbent Robertson (Ind) defeated.

So the pattern would suggest that Fiona Robertson should re-stand and re-gain her seat from the Lib Dems...

An improvement on the Rhind Stone cowboys?

[elinorhelyn]

East Sussex, Meads will be 3rd August.

[doktorb🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️]

Cllr Keith Iddon has died.

He was County Councillor for Chorley Rural West and Borough Councillor for Croston, Mawdesley and Euxton South

[doktorb🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️]

Tributes have been paid to a former deputy leader of a council who has died.

Conservative Keith Iddon, who served as Lancashire County Council (LCC) deputy leader from 2019 until 2021, was made the LCC's chairman, a non-political position, in May.

In a statement LCC said it was "deeply saddened" to hear Mr Iddon had died at home on Thursday.

The county hall flag at Preston will be lowered on the day of his funeral.

Mr Iddon became a public servant in 2006 when he was voted in at Chorley Borough Council, where he remained until his death.

He was first voted in as a county councillor in 2009, and was the county council's lead member for children, young people and schools and cabinet member for highways and transport.

During his four-year tenure in highways, he oversaw a major road schemes such as the Penwortham bypass and the Broughton bypass.

Growing up in the rural village of Croston, near Chorley, he developed a passion for motorcycles and trucks as a teen.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Mr Iddon embarked on a long career in the haulage industry before setting up the family business, formerly K&P Transport Limited, which is now run by twin sons.

Despite turning to politics, he still owned a current HGV licence and undertook short stints as a truck driver on the weekends.

Phillippa Williamson, leader of LLC, said he was a "respected councillor and a good friend".

She added: "Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his colleagues across Lancashire."

Azhar Ali, Labour leader described the group as being "deeply saddened" by the death of "an invaluable part of our wider council team".

[carolus]

4 July:
Cambridge, King's Hedges (2027). Alex Collis (Labour) has resigned.

6 July:
Kent, Maidstone Central (2025). Dan Daley (Liberal Democrat) has died.
South Lanarkshire, East Kilbride West (2027). Ali Salamati (SNP) has ceased to be a councillor.

13 July:
City of London, Castle Baynard (Alderman). Ian Luder has resigned.
Newham, Boleyn (2026). Cecilia Welsh (Labour) has resigned.
Newham, Wall End (2026). Luke Charters (Labour) has resigned.
Norfolk, West Depwade (2025). Barry Duffin (Conservative) has died.
Rotherham, Dinnington (2024). Charlie Wooding (Independent elected as Conservative) has been disqualified for non-attendance.

20 July:
Ceredigion, Llanfarian (2027). Geraint Hughes (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.
Swindon, St Margaret & South Marston (2026). Pam Adams (Labour) has died.
Worcester, Nunnery (2024). Simon Cronin (Labour) has died.

27 July:
Buckinghamshire, Denham (2025). Paul Bass (Conservative) has resigned.
East Sussex, Heathfield & Mayfield (2025). Rupert Simmons (Conservative) has died.
Plymouth, Plymstock Dunstone (2026). Vivien Pengelley (Conservative) has died.
Plymouth, St Peter & The Waterfront (2026). Susan McDonald (Labour) has resigned.

Warrington, Paulton North (2024). Diana Friend (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

3 August:

Dudley, Wollescote & Cradley (2027). Richard Body (Labour) has died.

East Sussex, Meads (2025). Barry Taylor (Conservative) has died.

Norfolk, Freebridge Lynn (2025). Nick Daubney (Conservative) has died

Reading, Norcot (2027). Colette Dennis (Labour) has died.

28 September:

Highland, Tain & East Ross (2027). Sarah Rawlings (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

Known Vacancies:

Barking & Dagenham, Mayesbrook (2026). Nashitha Choudhury (Labour) has resigned.

Broadland, Thorpe St Andrew North West (2027). Drew Moore (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Caerphilly, Penmaen (2027). Jim Sadler (Labour) has died.

Chorley, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South (2024). Keith Iddon (Conservative) has died.

Derbyshire, Swadlincote South (2025). Roger Redfern (Conservative) has died.
Havering, Upminster (2026). Linda Hawthorn (Havering Residents' Association) has died.
Herefordshire, Golden Valley South (2027). Peter Jinman (Independent for Herefordshire) has died.

High Peak, St John's (2027). Pauline Bell (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.

Lancashire, Chorley Rural West (2025). Keith Iddon (Conservative) has died.

Middlesbrough, Ayresome (2027). Antony High (Labour) has resigned.
Somerset, Castle Cary (2026). Mike Lewis (Conservative) has died.

St Albans, Marshalwick East & Jersey Farm (2024). Elissa da Costa-Waldman (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor

Wychavon, Evesham South (2027). Ed Cohen (Green) has died.

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Sorry to report the death of Ian Brookfield, Leader of Wolverhampton City Council since 2019: www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/your-council-and-meetings/cllr-ian-brookfield

He was Labour councillor for Bushbury South and Low Hill ward (since 2021), having represented Fallings Park ward from 2012.

[lackeroftalent]

Bristol, Bishopston & Ashley Down (2024). Lily Fitzgibbon (Green) has resigned.

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristols-youngest-city-councillor-stand-8571618