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Election results

A by-election for one councillor position took place on Wednesday 22 April 2026 in the Barton and Winton ward.

By-election result

The result of the by-election has been published below on the night of the election and on our X and Facebook pages.

Barton and Winton ward candidates

Candidate Party Votes cast
Kirsty Anne Downie Independent  44
Antony Ian Duke Liberal Democrats  94
Michael James Felse Reform UK 676
Catherine Goodyer Labour Party  643
Jack Groom Green Party  363
Holly Ann Muldoon The Conservative Party Candidate  118
  • Elected: Michael James Felse
  • Electorate: 10,891
  • Turnout: 17.82%
  • Total votes: 1,941
  • Ballot papers rejected: 3

This by-election follows the death of Labour councillor, David Lancaster MBE. 

The political makeup of the council at the time of this election is as follows:

  • Labour - 45
  • Conservative - 7
  • Liberal Democrats - 2
  • Independent - 1
  • Democratic Socialist Party - 1
  • Your Party - 1
  • Reform UK - 1

For the most up-to-date political makeup, please see your councillor web pages.

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