2023-24 Local Government By-Elections

[kevin]

By-election to come in Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim ward, Angus Council.

Independent councillor, David Fairweather to stand down.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/4867598/david-fairweather-angus-council-retiral/

[andrewp]

A very minor correction to the current list carolus is that the Somerset vacancy term,  and the next council elections, are 2027 not 2026.

[carolus]

Horsham, Southwater North (2027). Mike Wood (Liberal Democrat) has been removed from the list of councillors.

[cj]

Jan 11, 2024 21:33:17 GMT cj said:

Great Yarmouth BC: Central & Northgate Ward by-election expected on the 29th February following the resignation of Mike Smith-Clare (Lab) for personal and health reasons.

Mr Smith-Clare's personal/health reasons will not affect his continuance as, the more generously remunerated, deputy group leader at Norfolk CC (representing Yarmouth Nelson and Southtown division).

Report from the local rag

Update of the story in the local rag

Turns out its not a case of stepping down but disqualification for non-attendance.

Idiots for putting out a press release that was a lie; but from experience/opinion the Labour group leader is as politically nous-less as he is comfortable with the malleability of the actualité of facts.

[carolus]

Carmarthenshire, Elli (2027). John Jenkins (Independent) has resigned. www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/llanelli-county-councillor-john-jenkins-stepping-down-after-20-years/

[spirit]

Jan 18, 2024 12:58:42 GMT carolus said:

Carmarthenshire, Elli (2027). John Jenkins (Independent) has resigned. www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/llanelli-county-councillor-john-jenkins-stepping-down-after-20-years/

Originally a Conservative councillor, but elected as an independent several times since resigning from the party.

[carolus]

North Tyneside, Valley (2024). Carole Burdis (Labour) has died. my.northtyneside.gov.uk/news/33119/remembering-councillor-carole-burdis
No byelection.

[sirnorfolkpassmore]

Jan 17, 2024 19:17:53 GMT cj said:

Jan 11, 2024 21:33:17 GMT cj said:

Great Yarmouth BC: Central & Northgate Ward by-election expected on the 29th February following the resignation of Mike Smith-Clare (Lab) for personal and health reasons.

Mr Smith-Clare's personal/health reasons will not affect his continuance as, the more generously remunerated, deputy group leader at Norfolk CC (representing Yarmouth Nelson and Southtown division).

Report from the local rag

Update of the story in the local rag

Turns out its not a case of stepping down but disqualification for non-attendance.

Idiots for putting out a press release that was a lie; but from experience/opinion the Labour group leader is as politically nous-less as he is comfortable with the malleability of the actualité of facts.

Pretty poor that they even got into the situation. Often with disqualifications there is, in the background, an unfortunate story about ill health or a fun one about a massive bust up where the councillor has gone off in a huff.

But it sounds like this guy is politically and personally active, but failed to do the bare minimum necessary not to be disqualified and wasn't reminded. The attendance requirement isn't even onerous. That, plus the rather ridiculous cover story, sounds like a pretty useless Labour group.

Notable that the Council remained Tory (albeit minority) following all-up elections last year. Labour were a bit unlucky in that they just about topped the poll overall, but still you'd have thought they'd be taking Great Yarmouth with some ease in current circumstances.

The ward itself saw a Labour gain (although not this particular councillor - three member wards) in 2023, from UKIP (whose former councillor stood but lost as an independent). I do wonder if an upset could be on the cards - on paper, it's pretty decent for Labour, but the circumstances don't inspire great confidence.

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Full list of forthcoming byelections:

25 January
Stirling: Dunblane and Bridge of Allan. Cause: Resignation of Douglas Dodds (C) on 10 November 2023.

31 January
City of London: Candlewick Alderman. Cause: Surrender of office of Emma Edhem.
City of London: Cheap Alderman. Cause: Surrender of office of Robert Hughes-Penney.

8 February
Blaenau Gwent: Ebbw Vale South. Cause: Resignation of Carl Bainton (Lab elected as Ind) on 23 November 2023.
Cheshire East: Crewe Central. Cause: Resignation of Anthony Critchley (Lab) on 1 November 2023.
Gwynedd: Criccieth. Cause: Death of Eirwyn Williams (Ind) on 18 October 2023.
West Northamptonshire: East Hunsbury and Shelfleys. Cause: Resignation of Suresh Patel (C) on 14 December 2023.

15 February
Dacorum: Tring West and Rural. Cause: Resignation of John Mottershead (L Dem) on 12 December 2023.
East Hampshire: Four Marks and Medstead. Cause: Resignation of Joanna Nelson (L Dem) on 29 December 2023.
Kingston-upon-Hull: Avenue. Cause: Resignation of Marjorie Brabazon (Lab) on 8 January 2024.
Neath Port Talbot: Briton Ferry East. Cause: Resignation of Chris James (Ind) on 22 December 2023.
Neath Port Talbot: Rhos. Cause: Death of Marcia Spooner (PC) on 29 October 2023.

22 February
Buckinghamshire: Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches. Cause: Resignation of David Anthony (C) on 13 November 2023.
Buckinghamshire: Hazlemere. Cause: Death of Ron Gaffney (C) on 6 November 2023.
Derbyshire Dales: Bakewell. Cause: Resignation of Mark Wakeman (C) on 11 January 2024.
Derbyshire Dales: Norbury. Cause: Death of Tony Morley (C) on 15 September 2023.
Folkestone and Hythe: Romney Marsh. Cause: Resignation of Liz Grant (C) on 13 December 2023.
Milton Keynes: Loughton and Shenley. Cause: Resignation of Brigid McBride (Lab) on 9 January 2024.
Scottish Borders: Jedburgh and District. Cause: Resignation of Pam Brown (SNP) on 23 November 2023.
Wiltshire: Calne Chilvester and Abberd. Cause: Death of Tony Trotman (C) on 30 November 2023.

29 February
East Riding of Yorkshire: Minster and Woodmansey. Cause: Death of Peter Astell (L Dem) on 3 December 2023.
East Riding of Yorkshire: Tranby. Cause: Death of Viv Padden (L Dem) on 3 December 2023.
Great Yarmouth: Central and Northgate. Cause: Disqualification of Mike Smith-Clare (Lab) on 11 January 2024.

7 March
Glasgow: Hillhead. Cause: Death of Hanzala Malik (Lab) on 14 December 2023.
Lewisham: Mayor of Lewisham. Cause: Resignation of Damien Egan (Lab) on 10 January 2024.

Unspecified
Angus: Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim. Cause: Impending resignation of David Fairweather (Ind) on 9 February 2024.
Cambridgeshire: Yaxley and Farcet. Cause: Death of Mac McGuire (C) on 31 December 2023.
Carmarthenshire: Elli. Cause: Resignation of John Jenkins (Ind) on 15 January 2024.
Horsham: Henfield. Cause: Resignation of Malcolm Eastwood (Ind) on 13 December 2023.
Horsham: Southwater North. Cause: Resignation of Mike Wood (L Dem) on 17 January 2024.
Ipswich: St John's. Cause: Death of Sophie Connelly (Lab) on 2 January 2024.
Lancaster: Carnforth and Millhead. Cause: Death of Paul Gardner (Lab) on 16 December 2023.
Neath Port Talbot: Neath East. Cause: Death of Sheila Penry (Lab) on 27 December 2023.
North Northamptonshire: Desborough. Cause: Death of Mike Tebbutt (C) on 7 January 2024.
North Tyneside: Cullercoats. Cause: Death of Linda Arkley (C) on 13 October 2023. (Must be very unlikely that this byelection gets called as there are all-out elections in May)
Orkney: Stromness and South Isles. Cause: Impending resignation of James Stockan (Ind) on 5 February 2024.
Somerset: Somerton. Cause: Death of Dean Ruddle (L Dem) on 5 January 2024.
Teignbridge: Ashburton and Buckfastleigh. Cause: Death of Huw Cox (L Dem) on 15 January 2024.
Waverley: Witley and Milford. Cause: Death of Andy Law (L Dem) on 14 January 2024.
Wiltshire: Cricklade and Latton. Cause: Death of Bob Jones (L Dem) on 4 January 2024.
Worcestershire: Evesham North West. Cause: Death of Peter Griffiths (C) on 28 December 2023.

No byelection
Barnsley: Darton East. Cause: Resignation of Mat Crisp (L Dem) on 8 November 2023.
Barnsley: Kingstone. Cause: Resignation of Pooja Ramchandani (Lab) on 24 November 2023.
Basildon: Billericay East. Cause: Resignation of David Dadds (C) on 9 December 2023.
Calderdale: Illingworth and Mixenden. Cause: Resignation of Guy Beech (C) on 14 November 2023.
Castle Point: Canvey Island North. Cause: Resignation of John Payne (CIIP) on 24 November 2023.
Dorset: Littlemoor and Preston. Cause: Disqualification of Peter Dickenson (C) on election on 12 January 2024.
Havant: Hart Plain. Cause: Resignation of Carly Scannell (C) on 3 January 2024.
Newcastle upon Tyne: Lemington. Cause: Resignation of Jason Smith (New Ind) on 29 November 2023.
North Tyneside: Valley. Cause: Death of Carole Burdis (Lab) on 14 January 2024.
Pendle: Earby and Coates. Cause: Resignation of Rosemary Coates (C) on 10 December 2023.
Rossendale: Longholme. Cause: Resignation of Steve Hughes (Lab) on 30 November 2023.
Stroud: Nailsworth. Cause: Death of Norman Kay (GP) on 12 December 2023.

[carolus]

25 January:
Stirling, Dunblane & Bridge of Allan (2027). Douglas Dodds (Conservative) has resigned.

1 February:

City of London, Cheap (Alderman). Robert Hughes-Penney seeking re-election.

City of London, Candlewick (Alderman). Emma Edhem seeking re-election.

8 February:
Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale South (2027). Carl Bainton (Labour, elected as Independent) has resigned.
Cheshire East, Crewe Central (2027). Anthony Critchley (Labour) has resigned.
Gwynedd, Criccieth (2027). Eirwyn Williams (Independent) has died.
West Northamptonshire, East Hunsbury & Shelfleys (2025). Suresh Patel (Conservative) has resigned.

15 February:
Dacorum, Tring West & Rural (2027). John Mottershead (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor.

East Hampshire, Four Marks & Medstead (2027). Joanna Nelson (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

Kingston-upon-Hull, Avenue (2026). Marjorie Brabazon (Labour) has resigned.

Neath Port Talbot, Briton Ferry East (2027). Chris James (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.

Neath Port Talbot, Rhos (2027). Marcia Spooner (Plaid Cymru) has died.

22 February:
Buckinghamshire, Farnham Common & Burnham Beeches (2025). David Anthony (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Buckinghamshire, Hazlemere (2025). Ron Gaffney (Conservative) has died.
Derbyshire Dales, Bakewell (2027). Mark Wakeman (Conservative) has been removed from the list of councillors.
Derbyshire Dales, Norbury (2027). Tony Morley (Conservative) has died.
Folkestone & Hythe, Romney Marsh (2027). Liz Grant (Conservative) has resigned.
Milton Keynes, Loughton & Shenley (2027). Brigid McBride (Labour) has resigned.
Scottish Borders, Jedburgh & District (2027). Pam Brown (SNP) has resigned.
Wiltshire, Calne Chilvester & Abberd (2025). Tony Trotman (Conservative) has died.

29 February:

East Riding of Yorkshire, Minster & Woodmansey (2027). Peter Astell (Liberal Democrat) has died.
East Riding of Yorkshire, Tranby (2027). Viv Padden (Liberal Democrat) has died.

Great Yarmouth, Central & Northgate (2027). Mike Smith-Clare (Labour) has been disqualified for non-attendance.

7 March:

Glasgow, Hillhead (2027). Hanzala Malik (Labour) has died.

Known Vacancies where a byelection is expected:

Angus, "Arbroath West, Letham & Friockheim" (2027). David Fairweather (Independent) has resigned.

Cambridgeshire, Yaxley & Farcet (2025). Mac Maguire (Conservative) has died.

Carmarthenshire, Elli (2027). John Jenkins (Independent) has resigned.

Horsham, Henfield (2027). Malcolm Eastwood (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.

Horsham, Southwater North (2027). Mike Wood (Liberal Democrat) has been removed from the list of councillors.

Ipswich, St John's (2026). Sophie Connelly (Labour) has died.
Lancaster, Carnforth & Millhead (2027). Paul Gardner (Labour) has died.
Lewisham, Mayoral (2026). Damien Egan (Labour) has resigned.
Neath Port Talbot, Neath East (2027). Sheila Penry (Labour) has died.
North Northamptonshire, Desborough (2025). Mike Tebbutt (Conservative) has died.

North Tyneside, Cullercoats (2024). Linda Arkley (Conservative) has died.

Orkney, Stromness & South Isles (2027). James Stockan (Independent) has resigned.

Somerset, Somerton (2027). Dean Ruddle (Liberal Democrat) has died.

Teignbridge, Ashburton & Buckfastleigh (2027). Huw Cox (Liberal Democrat) has died.

Waverley, Milford & Witley (2027). Andy Law (Liberal Democrat) has died.

Wiltshire, Cricklade & Latton (2025). Bob Jones (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Worcestershire, Evesham North West (2025). Peter Griffiths (Conservative) has died.

Known Vacancies where the six month rule applies and so a byelection will not be held:
Barnsley, Darton East (2024). Mat Crisp (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.
Barnsley, Kingstone (2024). Pooja Ramchandani (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.
Basildon, Billericay East (2027). David Dadds (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Calderdale, Illingworth & Mixenden (2024). Guy Beech (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Castle Point, Canvey Island North (2024). John Payne (Canvey Island Independent Party) has ceased to be a councillor.
Havant, Hart Plain (2024). Carly Scannell (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Lemington (2024). Jason Smith (Newcastle Independents) has resigned.

North Tyneside, Valley (2024). Carole Burdis (Labour) has died.

Pendle, Earby & Coates (2024). Rosemary Carroll (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Rossendale, Longholme (2024). Steve Hughes (Labour) has resigned.
Stroud, Nailsworth (2024). Norman Kay (Green) has died.

[olympian95]

Byelection in Woodside ward, LB Croydon

Resignation of Mike Bonello (Lab)

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Jan 23, 2024 9:58:23 GMT olympian95 said:

Byelection in Woodside ward, LB Croydon

Resignation of Mike Bonello (Lab)

This one has been on the cards for a few weeks - apparently connected to a Labour Party internal disciplinary issue.

[carolus]

Hounslow, Hounslow Central (2026). Rasheed Bhatti (Labour) has been removed from the list of councillors.

[spirit]

Ellie Richards, PC, Aberkenfig Ward, Bridgend CBC, has resigned.

[carolus]

Mid Devon, Upper Yeo Valley & Tawe (2027). Stewart Penny (Independent, elected as Conservative) has been removed from the list of councillors.

[carolus]

Lancaster, Castle (2027). Shelagh McGregor (Green) has ceased to be a councillor.

[carolus]

1 February:
City of London, Cheap (Alderman). Robert Hughes-Penney seeking re-election.
City of London, Candlewick (Alderman). Emma Edhem seeking re-election.

8 February:
Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale South (2027). Carl Bainton (Labour, elected as Independent) has resigned.
Cheshire East, Crewe Central (2027). Anthony Critchley (Labour) has resigned.
Gwynedd, Criccieth (2027). Eirwyn Williams (Independent) has died.
West Northamptonshire, East Hunsbury & Shelfleys (2025). Suresh Patel (Conservative) has resigned.

15 February:
Dacorum, Tring West & Rural (2027). John Mottershead (Liberal Democrat) has ceased to be a councillor.
East Hampshire, Four Marks & Medstead (2027). Joanna Nelson (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.
Kingston-upon-Hull, Avenue (2026). Marjorie Brabazon (Labour) has resigned.
Neath Port Talbot, Briton Ferry East (2027). Chris James (Independent) has ceased to be a councillor.
Neath Port Talbot, Rhos (2027). Marcia Spooner (Plaid Cymru) has died.

22 February:
Buckinghamshire, Farnham Common & Burnham Beeches (2025). David Anthony (Conservative) has resigned.
Buckinghamshire, Hazlemere (2025). Ron Gaffney (Conservative) has died.
Derbyshire Dales, Bakewell (2027). Mark Wakeman (Conservative) has been removed from the list of councillors.
Derbyshire Dales, Norbury (2027). Tony Morley (Conservative) has died.
Folkestone & Hythe, Romney Marsh (2027). Liz Grant (Conservative) has resigned.
Milton Keynes, Loughton & Shenley (2027). Brigid McBride (Labour) has resigned.
Scottish Borders, Jedburgh & District (2027). Pam Brown (SNP) has resigned.
Wiltshire, Calne Chilvester & Abberd (2025). Tony Trotman (Conservative) has died.

29 February:
East Riding of Yorkshire, Minster & Woodmansey (2027). Peter Astell (Liberal Democrat) has died.
East Riding of Yorkshire, Tranby (2027). Viv Padden (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Great Yarmouth, Central & Northgate (2027). Mike Smith-Clare (Labour) has been disqualified for non-attendance.

7 March:

Glasgow, Hillhead (2027). Hanzala Malik (Labour) has died.

Horsham, Henfield (2027). Malcolm Eastwood (Independent) has died.
Horsham, Southwater North (2027). Mike Wood (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

Lewisham, Mayoral (2026). Damien Egan (Labour) has resigned.

Mid Devon, Upper Yeo Valley & Tawe (2027). Stewart Penny (Independent, elected as Conservative) has been removed from the list of councillors.

Known Vacancies where a byelection is expected:

Angus, "Arbroath West, Letham & Friockheim" (2027). David Fairweather (Independent) has resigned.

Bridgend, Aberkenfig (2027). Ellie Richards (Plaid Cymru) has resigned.

Cambridgeshire, Yaxley & Farcet (2025). Mac Maguire (Conservative) has died.

Carmarthenshire, Elli (2027). John Jenkins (Independent) has resigned.

Croydon, Woodside (2026). Mike Bonello (Labour) has resigned.

Hounslow, Hounslow Central (2026). Rasheed Bhatti (Labour) has been removed from the list of councillors.

Ipswich, St John's (2026). Sophie Connelly (Labour) has died.

Lancaster, Carnforth & Millhead (2027). Paul Gardner (Labour) has died.

Lancaster, Castle (2027). Shelagh McGregor (Green) has ceased to be a councillor.

Neath Port Talbot, Neath East (2027). Sheila Penry (Labour) has died.
North Northamptonshire, Desborough (2025). Mike Tebbutt (Conservative) has died.
North Tyneside, Cullercoats (2024). Linda Arkley (Conservative) has died.
Orkney, Stromness & South Isles (2027). James Stockan (Independent) has resigned.
Somerset, Somerton (2027). Dean Ruddle (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Teignbridge, Ashburton & Buckfastleigh (2027). Huw Cox (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Waverley, Milford & Witley (2027). Andy Law (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Wiltshire, Cricklade & Latton (2025). Bob Jones (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Worcestershire, Evesham North West (2025). Peter Griffiths (Conservative) has died.

Known Vacancies where the six month rule applies and so a byelection will not be held:
Barnsley, Darton East (2024). Mat Crisp (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.
Barnsley, Kingstone (2024). Pooja Ramchandani (Labour) has ceased to be a councillor.
Basildon, Billericay East (2027). David Dadds (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Calderdale, Illingworth & Mixenden (2024). Guy Beech (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Castle Point, Canvey Island North (2024). John Payne (Canvey Island Independent Party) has ceased to be a councillor.
Havant, Hart Plain (2024). Carly Scannell (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Lemington (2024). Jason Smith (Newcastle Independents) has resigned.
North Tyneside, Valley (2024). Carole Burdis (Labour) has died.
Pendle, Earby & Coates (2024). Rosemary Carroll (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.
Rossendale, Longholme (2024). Steve Hughes (Labour) has resigned.
Stroud, Nailsworth (2024). Norman Kay (Green) has died.

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Jan 23, 2024 16:16:27 GMT carolus said:

Hounslow, Hounslow Central (2026). Rasheed Bhatti (Labour) has been removed from the list of councillors.

He's back on it now.

[carolus]

Carmarthenshire have announced the Elli vacancy for 6 March, which is a Wednesday. I wonder whether they intended to do this, or whether they've forgotten that this is a leap year.

[Tony Otim]

Jan 29, 2024 11:25:57 GMT carolus said:

Carmarthenshire have announced the Elli vacancy for 6 March, which is a Wednesday. I wonder whether they intended to do this, or whether they've forgotten that this is a leap year.

If this year hadn't been a leap year, the 6th of March would have been a Tuesday... so no more orthodox than a Wednesday?