Local Council by-elections after 5th May 2016

[listener]

Here is the background to the Gwynedd vacancy

www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cabbie-choking-councillor-chris-oneal-11344790

[Davıd Boothroyd]

I like the description "Cabbie-choking councillor". Implies it's compulsive behaviour everytime he sees someone driving a vehicle licensed for use as a taxicab.

[finsobruce]

May 18, 2016 20:49:44 GMT listener said:

Here is the background to the Gwynedd vacancy

www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cabbie-choking-councillor-chris-oneal-11344790

He said: “Over my time in council this authority has done nothing at all to support me in my pledge to assist my constituents.” Hmm.

He added: “I believe the public have a right to know about my pain and suffering in my time as a Councillor and all will be revealed very soon.”

[Lord Twaddleford]

Jobi Hold, Labour, has resigned as coucillor for Mostyn ward on Conwy County Borough Council.

Can't say I'm surprised. For quite a while he had been working as a boat skipper in the North Sea, meaning that he only turned up for about a third of meetings, and for all that time he was still getting paid for being a councillor too.

What the local news rag had to say on the matter.

[samdwebber]

LB Bexley St Michael's Ward By-Election called for - 30 June 2016

www.bexley.gov.uk/article/20121/St-Michaels-Ward-2016

If my memory (and the LBB website) is correct, the last byelection in this Borough since the East Wickham by-election in 2009 which went to a full recount and when all parties as I recall supported the Tories in the recount against the BNP. I think the Tory majority over the BNP rose from 7 votes to 8 votes after the recount.

After a decent box count of approximately 1,000 votes as a Lib Dem counting Agent at the Town Hall that night I had the BNP comfortably ahead by about 5%. Thankfully I was wrong and things narrowly went the other way in the end

www.bexley.gov.uk/article/3530/East-Wickham-ward-2009

[maxque]

Interesting, as draft proposals from LGBCE are splitting the ward in 3. Looks like 35% in East Wickham, 15% in a 2-members Brampton covering SW Brampton, NE Danson Park and NW Christchurch and 50% in a new ward called Bostall, covering the north of Brampton, the south of Lesnes Abbey and the west of Northumberland Heath.

[Sibboleth]

May 18, 2016 9:18:11 GMT marksenior said:

Chris ONeal Independent councillor for Marchog on Gwynedd CC has resigned

And in messy circumstances as well. How utterly shocking.

[Deleted]

May 18, 2016 20:49:44 GMT listener said:

Here is the background to the Gwynedd vacancy

www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cabbie-choking-councillor-chris-oneal-11344790

Even though acquitted last year, his behaviour here was somewhat odd
www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/christopher-james-oneal-not-guilty-10398426 

[Deleted]

No by-election in Fairwater
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-assembly-member-neil-mcevoy-11352894

[middleenglander]

There are 3 by-elections in the last week of May together with 14 so far in June along with 1 deferred election following the death of a candidate for the 5th May elections.  There are a further 20 known vacancies, 15 in England and 5 in Wales, where there is as yet no date for the by-election.

26th May - 3
East Staffordshire BC, Staplehill - UKIP resigned - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Ind
Hambleton DC, Northallerton South - Conservative died - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, UKIP, Yorkshire 1st
North Yorkshire CC, Northallerton - Conservative died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP, Yorkshire 1st

2nd June - 6
Argyll & Bute UA, Oban North & Lorn - SNP sitting as Independent resigned - 4 candidates: Con, LD, SNP, Ind
Denbighshire UA, Diserth - Conservative died - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, 2 Ind
Denbighshire UA, Lower Denbigh - Independent died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, Ind
Dorset CC, Sherborne Rural - Conservative resigned - 3 candidates: Con, Lab, LD
Lewes DC, Lewes Bridge - Liberal Democrat resigned - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green
Mid Suffolk DC, Barking & Somersham - Conservative resigned - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green

9th June - 4
Essex CC, Basildon Laindon Park & Fryerns - Labour died - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP
Lambeth LB, Gipsy Hill - Labour died - 7 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, TUSC, Ind
North East Lincolnshire UA, South - Labour resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP, TUSC
Southwark LB, Surrey Docks - Liberal Democrat resigned - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Ind

16th June - 1
Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, Valley Hill - Independent died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP

23rd June - none expected

30th June - 3
Bexley LB, St Michael's - Conservative resigned
Luton UA, High Town - Labour resigned
Mole Valley DC, Leatherhead North - Conservative resigned

Not yet called - 20
Bradford MB, Wibsey - Labour died 15th May
Cornwall UA, Newquay Treviglas - UKIP resigned 8th April
Derby UA, Allestree - Conservative resigned 16th May
East Devon DC, Exmouth Littleham - Conservative died 15th May
East Devon DC,  Honiton St Michael's - Conservative resigned late April / early May
East Hampshire DC, The Hangers & Forest - Conservative died towards end of April
Eden DC, Appleby (Appleby) - Independent died 20th April
Maidstone BC, Shepway South - UKIP died 13th May
Newark & Sherwood DC, Balderton South - Conservative died 13th March
North Norfolk DC, Astley - Conservative resigned 27th April
Selby DC, Byram & Brotherton - Labour died around 23rd April
Suffolk CC, Carlford - Conservative died 23rd April
Thanet DC, Newington - UKIP resigned around 16th May
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Grove - Independent died around 3rd April
Windsor & Maidenhead UA, Sunninghill & South Ascot - Conservative resigned around 16th May

Caerphilly UA, Gilfach - Labour resigned around 14th April
Conwy UA, Mostyn - Labour resigned around mid May
Gwynedd UA, Marchog - Independent resigns around 17th May
Newport UA, St Julian's - Liberal Democrat died 4th May
Vale of Glamorgan UA, Rhoose - Independent killed in motor accident 31st March

Deferred Election
2nd June - 1
Rushmoor BC, Aldershot Park - Labour seat - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP

[The Bishop]

Any by-election on 23 June would need completely separate arrangements from the referendum, reportedly?

[evergreenadam]

May 20, 2016 17:13:57 GMT middleenglander said:

There are 3 by-elections in the last week of May together with 14 so far in June along with 1 deferred election following the death of a candidate for the 5th May elections.  There are a further 20 known vacancies, 15 in England and 5 in Wales, where there is as yet no date for the by-election.

26th May - 3
East Staffordshire BC, Staplehill - UKIP resigned - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Ind
Hambleton DC, Northallerton South - Conservative died - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, UKIP, Yorkshire 1st
North Yorkshire CC, Northallerton - Conservative died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP, Yorkshire 1st

2nd June - 6
Argyll & Bute UA, Oban North & Lorn - SNP sitting as Independent resigned - 4 candidates: Con, LD, SNP, Ind
Denbighshire UA, Diserth - Conservative died - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, 2 Ind
Denbighshire UA, Lower Denbigh - Independent died - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Plaid Cymru, Ind
Dorset CC, Sherborne Rural - Conservative resigned - 3 candidates: Con, Lab, LD
Lewis DC, Lewes Bridge - Liberal Democrat resigned - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green
Mid Suffolk DC, Barking & Somersham - Conservative resigned - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green

9th June - 4
Essex CC, Basildon Laindon Park & Fryerns - Labour died - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP
Lambeth LB, Gipsy Hill - Labour died - 7 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, TUSC, Ind
North East Lincolnshire UA, South - Labour resigned - 5 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP, TUSC
Southwark LB, Surrey Docks - Liberal Democrat resigned - 6 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, Green, UKIP, Ind

16th June - 1
Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, Valley Hill - Independent died

23rd June - none expected

30th June - 3
Bexley LB, St Michael's - Conservative resigned
Luton UA, High Town - Labour resigned
Mole Valley DC, Leatherhead North - Conservative resigned

Not yet called - 20
Bradford MB, Wibsey - Labour died 15th May
Cornwall UA, Newquay Treviglas - UKIP resigned 8th April
Derby UA, Allestree - Conservative resigned 16th May
East Devon DC, Exmouth Littleham - Conservative died 15th May
Exmouth DC,  Honiton St Michael's - Conservative resigned
East Hampshire DC, The Hangers & Forest - Conservative died towards end of April
Eden DC, Appleby (Appleby) - Independent died 20th April
Maidstone BC, Shepway South - UKIP died 13th May
Newark & Sherwood DC, Balderton South - Conservative died 13th March
North Norfolk DC, Astley - Conservative resigned 27th April
Selby DC, Byram & Brotherton - Labour died around 23rd April
Suffolk CC, Carlford - Conservative died 23rd April
Thanet DC, Newington - UKIP resigned around 16th May
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Grove - Independent died around 3rd April
Windsor & Maidenhead UA, Sunninghill & South Ascot - Conservative resigned around 16th May

Caerphilly UA, Gilfach - Labour resigned around 14th April
Conwy UA, Mostyn - Labour resigned around mid May
Gwynedd UA, Marchog - Independent resigns around 17th May
Newport UA, St Julian's - Liberal Democrat died 4th May
Vale of Glamorgan UA, Rhoose - Independent killed in motor accident 31st March

Deferred Election
2nd June - 1
Rushmoor BC, Aldershot Park - Labour seat - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, Green, UKIP


Lewes DC not Lewis DC
East Devon DC not Exmouth DC

[marksenior]

Mike Devaney , Conservative councillor for Chorley Rural North on Lancs CC has sadly died .

[Deleted]

May 21, 2016 12:26:47 GMT marksenior said:

Mike Devaney , Conservative councillor for Chorley Rural North on Lancs CC has sadly died .

Chorley Rural North covers Clayton Green, Clayton Brook, Clayton-le-Woods, Brindle and Hoghton.

[marksenior]

David Munro new Surrey PCC has announced that he will resign after the EU referendum from his positions as Conservative CC for Farnham South on Surrey CC and Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone ward on Waverley BC

[kevin]

By-election in Renfrewshire Council, Renfrew South & Gallowhill ward after the sad death of Eddie Grady (Labour)

[marksenior]

Martin Suthers , Conservative councillor for Bingham on Notts CC has sadly died

[samdwebber]

Do these City Hall appointments mean Council by-elections in Hackney & Islington?

(Tweet says former Cllr but he still is a Cllr in Islington - democracy.islington.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=45)

[Davıd Boothroyd]

According to press release www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/mayor-sadiq-khan-announces-key-appointments James Murray will be standing down, but no similar mention in relation to Sophie Linden.

[tucson]

Eileen Braithwaite (Newcastle Independent Group-ex UKIP) Silverdale & Park Site Ward, Newcastle Borough, has sadly died