Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
Recent council by-elections have shown significant shifts in voter support across various parties. The Liberal Democrats and Reform UK made notable gains in several areas, while the Green Party and Conservatives faced declines. Upcoming contests are scheduled in multiple regions, predominantly held by Conservative and independent candidates.
- ▪In Dorset, the Liberal Democrats received 43.6% of the vote, an increase of 8.2% from 2024.
- ▪The Conservatives gained a seat in Fylde with 60.6% of the vote, a rise of 33.9% from 2023.
- ▪Upcoming elections include several Conservative-held seats and one held by the Liberal Democrats.
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Dorset – Bridport Lib Dems 2,190 (43.6 per cent, +8.2 on 2024) Reform UK 1,164 (23.2 per cent, +23.3) Green Party 1,011 (20.1 per cent, -11.9) Conservatives 656 (13.1 per cent, -4.0) Lib Dems hold Fylde – Kirkham Conservatives 1,185 (60.6 per cent, +33.9 on 2023) Reform UK 534 (27.3 per cent, +27.3) Labour 129 (6.6 per cent, -13.8) Lib Dems 107 (5.5 per cent, +5.5) Conservatives gain from an independent Lancaster – Castle Green Party 845 (70.0 per cent, +4.9 on 2024) Labour 190 (15.7 per cent, -10.6) Reform UK 132 (10.9 per cent, +10.9) Lib Dems 41 (3.4 per cent, +0.0) Green Party hold Malvern Hills – Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Lib Dems 452 (25.8 per cent, +10.6 on 2023) Conservatives 391 (22.3 per cent, +3.2) Reform UK 340 (19.4 per cent, +19.4) Independent 296 (16.9 per cent, +16.9)…
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