2023-24 Local Government By-Elections

[carolus]

Jan 29, 2024 14:30:27 GMT Tony Otim said:

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?

Oops!

[swanseaoptimist]

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.

I've heard that Welsh authorities may increasingly do this over 2024 to avoid any risk of clashing with a General Election. With different electorates (over 16s, foreign nationals etc.), and since autumn 2023 different absent voter lists as well, and of course different voter ID requirements, having a General Election on the same day as a devolved (local or Senedd) election would be a recipe for confusion.

[carolus]

North Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

[carolus]

Cornwall, "Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos" (2025). Edwina Hannaford (Liberal Democrat) has died. democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=2140

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Feb 2, 2024 9:35:05 GMT carolus said:

North Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Last attended a council meeting on 23 May 20223 so may have been a disqualification.

[carolus]

Feb 2, 2024 15:36:17 GMT Davıd Boothroyd said:

Feb 2, 2024 9:35:05 GMT carolus said:

North Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

Last attended a council meeting on 23 May 20223 so may have been a disqualification.

He was also the husband of Gill Ogden, former councillor for Billinghay Rural whose death resulted in the Dec 2023 byelection.

[carolus]

In fact North Kesteven have been swift on the notice of vacancy, which gives the reason as resignation. www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/Heckington%20Rural%20Ward%20-%20Notice%20of%20Vacancy.pdf

[carolus]

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.

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

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

6 March:

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

7 March:

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

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

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

Cornwall, "Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos" (2025). Edwina Hannaford (Liberal Democrat) has died.

Croydon, Woodside (2026). Mike Bonello (Labour) has resigned.
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 Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has resigned.

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.

[timrollpickering]

Feb 2, 2024 16:34:11 GMT carolus said:

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

The Horsham by-elections are both on 29 February. www.horsham.gov.uk/council-democracy-and-elections/elections/upcoming-elections

[greatkingrat]

Jan 29, 2024 16:09:27 GMT swanseaoptimist said:

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.

I've heard that Welsh authorities may increasingly do this over 2024 to avoid any risk of clashing with a General Election. With different electorates (over 16s, foreign nationals etc.), and since autumn 2023 different absent voter lists as well, and of course different voter ID requirements, having a General Election on the same day as a devolved (local or Senedd) election would be a recipe for confusion.

Having two different elections in two days brings its own problems though. I would expect a very poor turnout on the Wednesday local election as everyone will assume it is on Thursday with the general election. It may also be hard to get sufficient staff for polling stations two days running.

[carolus]

Feb 2, 2024 22:32:13 GMT timrollpickering said:

Feb 2, 2024 16:34:11 GMT carolus said:

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

The Horsham by-elections are both on 29 February. www.horsham.gov.uk/council-democracy-and-elections/elections/upcoming-elections

Unbelievable, they must have moved the date around on me

Apologies, list now updated.

[timrollpickering]

Jan 29, 2024 16:09:27 GMT swanseaoptimist said:

I've heard that Welsh authorities may increasingly do this over 2024 to avoid any risk of clashing with a General Election. With different electorates (over 16s, foreign nationals etc.), and since autumn 2023 different absent voter lists as well, and of course different voter ID requirements, having a General Election on the same day as a devolved (local or Senedd) election would be a recipe for confusion.

What's the difference with absent voter lists?

[The Bishop]

Feb 2, 2024 22:37:28 GMT greatkingrat said:

Jan 29, 2024 16:09:27 GMT swanseaoptimist said:

I've heard that Welsh authorities may increasingly do this over 2024 to avoid any risk of clashing with a General Election. With different electorates (over 16s, foreign nationals etc.), and since autumn 2023 different absent voter lists as well, and of course different voter ID requirements, having a General Election on the same day as a devolved (local or Senedd) election would be a recipe for confusion.

Having two different elections in two days brings its own problems though. I would expect a very poor turnout on the Wednesday local election as everyone will assume it is on Thursday with the general election. It may also be hard to get sufficient staff for polling stations two days running.

I find it hard to believe they actually plan to hold local byelections *the day before* a GE. Getting them done in the previous week or two, sure.

[carolus]

Knowsley, Whitefield (2026). Steve Guy (Independent) has been removed from the list of councillors.

[andrewp]

Feb 5, 2024 13:46:08 GMT carolus said:

Knowsley, Whitefield (2026). Steve Guy (Independent) has been removed from the list of councillors.

He was the Independent who defeated Louise Harbour, who has been shortlisted for the Labour parliamentary candidate selection for Knowsley, as mentioned on here yesterday. 

[yellowbelly]

The Heckington Rural (North Kesteven) by-election will be held on 21st March. www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/electoral-registration-elections/forthcoming-election-referendum-dates/heckington-rural-ward-election-21-march-2024

[carolus]

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.
Horsham, Henfield (2027). Malcolm Eastwood (Independent) has died.
Horsham, Southwater North (2027). Mike Wood (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.
Great Yarmouth, Central & Northgate (2027). Mike Smith-Clare (Labour) has been disqualified for non-attendance.

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

7 March:
Bridgend, Aberkenfig (2027). Ellie Richards (Plaid Cymru) has resigned.
Glasgow, Hillhead (2027). Hanzala Malik (Labour) has died.
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.

14 March:

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

Wiltshire, Cricklade & Latton (2025). Bob Jones (Liberal Democrat) has died.

21 March:

North Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has resigned.

28 March:

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

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.
Cornwall, "Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos" (2025). Edwina Hannaford (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Croydon, Woodside (2026). Mike Bonello (Labour) has resigned.

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

Knowsley, Whitefield (2026). Steve Guy (Independent) has been disqualified for non-attendance.

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

[carolus]

I'm a little bit surprised that in Lancaster we're getting a byelection for Castle but not yet for the longer standing vacancy in C&M.

[Terry Weldon]

Waverley: Milford and Witley.

Paul Follows, leader of Waverley BC, is hoping to delay the election until the May locals, to co-incide with the PCC election and so save costs. He'll be approaching Tories to ask for their agreement. (Other parties on WBC will not be standing: Farnham Residents are only interested in their patch, and Labour and Greens are in coalition with LibDems).

[Davıd Boothroyd]

Feb 9, 2024 18:37:13 GMT carolus said:

I'm a little bit surprised that in Lancaster we're getting a byelection for Castle but not yet for the longer standing vacancy in C&M.

It's not really surprising - Shelagh McGregor resigned because she was moving away, while Paul Gardner died relatively suddenly.