Michael Dunk, a Green Party councillor representing Frome West in Somerset, has formally resigned after failing to overturn his conviction related to a Just Stop Oil protest on the M25 motorway. His resignation triggers a …
In the UK, the first Thursday in May is traditionally reserved for local elections, where residents vote every four years to elect representatives who make decisions affecting daily life — from waste collection schedules to …
Traditionally, the first Thursday in May sees local elections taking place across many parts of the UK. Voters typically cast their ballots every four years to elect local representatives who oversee important community …
In a surprising mix-up, the Liberal Democrats in a Somerset village mistakenly identified Hossein Pirooz, a narrowly defeated candidate, as a sitting councillor on recently distributed leaflets. Pirooz lost the Saltford …
Reform UK has strengthened its presence on North Somerset Council with the addition of Andy Cole, the independent councillor for Nailsea Golden Valley. Cole, a longstanding local politician since 1995, announced his decision …
The Green Party has achieved a decisive victory in the North Somerset Council byelection, securing more than 55% of the vote. Green candidate Mike Dunn was elected councillor for Long Ashton on Thursday, November 14, with a …
A by-election in Long Ashton is set for Thursday, November 13, following the resignation of Green councillor Stuart McQuillan. Five major parties—Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK—are all …
The Liberal Democrats celebrated a significant success in Somerset Council’s recent by-elections, winning both contested seats last night. In Glastonbury, the Lib Dems successfully defended their seat, with Ewan Cameron …
The Liberal Democrats have successfully retained the Widcombe & Lyncombe ward in Bath and North East Somerset Council with Stuart Bridge emerging as the new councillor following a byelection held on October 9. Council leader …
A Reform councillor has issued a public apology after being filmed urinating on a street in Dunster while campaigning earlier this month. Councillor Neale Raleigh, a member of Devon County Council, was recorded by a Ring …
Somerset councillors gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to Councillor Christine Lawrence, who retired after more than two decades serving the Dunster division. Representing the rural area between Minehead and the Quantock …
A byelection is anticipated in Long Ashton, North Somerset, after Green Party councillor Stuart McQuillan announced his resignation, citing his family’s imminent move out of the area. McQuillan has served as one of Long …
A competitive field of seven candidates is set to vie for the Widcombe and Lyncombe ward seat in the upcoming Bath and North East Somerset Council byelection on October 9. The election follows the resignation of Liberal …
Danny Kruger, the former Conservative MP for East Wiltshire, has officially defected to Reform UK, prompting calls for a by-election to reaffirm the will of the local electorate. Kruger’s move struck a chord with local …
The cause of death of former Somerset MP David Warburton has been officially confirmed by the West London Coroner’s Court. Warburton, who served as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Somerton and Frome from 2015 until …