2023-24 Local Government By-Elections

[carolus]

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:
Cambridgeshire, Yaxley & Farcet (2025). Mac Maguire (Conservative) has died.
Flintshire, Brynford & Halkyn (2027). Jean Davies (Conservative) has been removed from the list of councillors.
Knowsley, Whitefield (2026). Steve Guy (Independent) has been disqualified for non-attendance.
North Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has resigned.

28 March:

Neath Port Talbot, Neath East (2027). Sheila Penry (Labour) has died.

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

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

11 April:

Highland, Inverness South (2027). Colin Aitken (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

Known Vacancies where a byelection is expected:
Angus, "Arbroath West, Letham & Friockheim" (2027). David Fairweather (Independent) has resigned.
Cardiff, Grangetown (2027). Absul Sattar (Labour) has died.
Cornwall, "Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos" (2025). Edwina Hannaford (Liberal Democrat) has died.

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

East Devon, Exmouth Brixington (2027). Fred Caygill (Conservative) has

Ipswich, St John's (2026). Sophie Connelly (Labour) has died.
Lancaster, Carnforth & Millhead (2027). Paul Gardner (Labour) has died.
North Northamptonshire, Desborough (2025). Mike Tebbutt (Conservative) has died.
North Tyneside, Cullercoats (2024). Linda Arkley (Conservative) has died.
Pembrokeshire, St Ishmaels (2027). Reg Owens (Independent) has been removed from the list of councillors.

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

Torridge, Bideford North (2027). Peter Christie (Green) 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.

Rochdale, North Heywood (2024). Peter Rush (Labour) has died.

Rossendale, Longholme (2024). Steve Hughes (Labour) has resigned.
Stroud, Nailsworth (2024). Norman Kay (Green) has died.

[carolus]

North Yorkshire, "Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone" (2026). Pat Marsh (Independent Unaffiliated, elected as Liberal Democrat) has been removed from the list of councillors.

[johnloony]

Feb 26, 2024 9:52:54 GMT carolus said:

North Yorkshire, "Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone" (2026). Pat Marsh (Independent Unaffiliated, elected as Liberal Democrat) has been removed from the list of councillors.

Haha! I wonder if she has had a flash of self-realisation

[carolus]

Feb 26, 2024 12:25:09 GMT johnloony said:

Feb 26, 2024 9:52:54 GMT carolus said:

North Yorkshire, "Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone" (2026). Pat Marsh (Independent Unaffiliated, elected as Liberal Democrat) has been removed from the list of councillors.

Haha! I wonder if she has had a flash of self-realisation

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68403707 Now reported definitively as having resigned, but without comment from her. Last week she was saying she would continue as an Independent.

[southernliberal]

FYI - this seat isn't up until 2027, not 2026.

[carolus]

Wealden, Uckfield New Town (2027). Spike Mayhew (Independent) has been disqualified for non-attendance. Byelection on 4 April.

[robbienicoll]

North Ayrshire, Kilwinning. John Glover (Conservative) has sadly died.

www.ardrossanherald.com/news/24143925.kilwinnings-conservative-councillor-john-glover-died/

[olympian95]

Knights Hill, Lambeth - Cllr Sonia Winifred has resigned (Lab)

[carolus]

Feb 27, 2024 20:12:02 GMT olympian95 said:

Knights Hill, Lambeth - Cllr Sonia Winifred has resigned (Lab)

Had just been reported on the defections thread as having had the whip suspended.

[olympian95]

x.com/SoniaWinifred/status/1762530595333132338?t=A1Ktr6Iew6UP2m5vi-ll7w&s=08

[timrollpickering]

Feb 27, 2024 16:58:08 GMT carolus said:

Wealden, Uckfield New Town (2027). Spike Mayhew (Independent) has been disqualified for non-attendance. Byelection on 4 April.

I assume we'll hear plenty about reopening the rest of the Wealden Line?

[carolus]

East Cambridgeshire, Ely West (2027). Robert Pitt (Liberal Democrat) has resigned. www.elystandard.co.uk/news/24156498.robert-pitt-stands-city-district-ely/

[carolus]

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:
Cambridgeshire, Yaxley & Farcet (2025). Mac Maguire (Conservative) has died.
Flintshire, Brynford & Halkyn (2027). Jean Davies (Conservative) has been removed from the list of councillors.
Knowsley, Whitefield (2026). Steve Guy (Independent) has been disqualified for non-attendance.
North Kesteven, Heckington Rural (2027). Stewart Ogden (Conservative) has resigned.

28 March:
Neath Port Talbot, Neath East (2027). Sheila Penry (Labour) has died.
Orkney, Stromness & South Isles (2027). James Stockan (Independent) has resigned.
Somerset, Somerton (2027). Dean Ruddle (Liberal Democrat) has died.

4 April:

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

East Cambridgeshire, Ely West (2027). Robert Pitt (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

North Northamptonshire, Desborough (2025). Mike Tebbutt (Conservative) has died.

Wealden, Uckfield New Town (2027). Spike Mayhew (Independent) has been disqualified for non-attendance.

11 April:
Highland, Inverness South (2027). Colin Aitken (Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

Known Vacancies where a byelection is expected:
Angus, "Arbroath West, Letham & Friockheim" (2027). David Fairweather (Independent) has resigned.
Cardiff, Grangetown (2027). Absul Sattar (Labour) has died.
Croydon, Woodside (2026). Mike Bonello (Labour) has resigned.
East Devon, Exmouth Brixington (2027). Fred Caygill (Conservative) has ceased to be a councillor.

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

Lambeth, Knights Hill (2026). Sonia Winifred (Labour) has resigned.

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

North Ayrshire, Kilwinning (2027). John Glover (Conservative) has died.

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

North Yorkshire, "Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone" (2027). Pat Marsh (Independent Unaffiliated, elected as Liberal Democrat) has resigned.

Pembrokeshire, St Ishmaels (2027). Reg Owens (Independent) has been removed from the list of councillors.
Teignbridge, Ashburton & Buckfastleigh (2027). Huw Cox (Liberal Democrat) has died.
Torridge, Bideford North (2027). Peter Christie (Green) 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.
Rochdale, North Heywood (2024). Peter Rush (Labour) has died.
Rossendale, Longholme (2024). Steve Hughes (Labour) has resigned.
Stroud, Nailsworth (2024). Norman Kay (Green) has died.

[Davıd Boothroyd]

I think the East Cambridgeshire DC, Ely West ward byelection is on 18 April not 4 April: www.eastcambs.gov.uk/elections-voting/ely-west-district-ward-election-18042024

[carolus]

Mar 1, 2024 19:31:02 GMT Davıd Boothroyd said:

I think the East Cambridgeshire DC, Ely West ward byelection is on 18 April not 4 April: www.eastcambs.gov.uk/elections-voting/ely-west-district-ward-election-18042024

You're correct - misread on my part.

[carolus]

Waverley, Farnham Castle (2027). Heather McClean (Farnham Residents) has resigned.

[The Bishop]

There was no real need to still list the 29 Feb byelections in the above post

[listener]

There is a vacancy in the Fernhill ward of Rushmoor - Jessica Auton (Con) - term ends 2024

[Terry Weldon]

Waverley BC, Farnham Castle ward. Cllr Heather McLean (Farnham Residents) has resigned.

[spirit]

St. Ishmael, Pembrokeshire will be on 16 April.