Local Government By-election Results 02.04.2026/09.04.2026/16.04.2026 Friday, 17 April, 2026 Please find attached the results of this week’s and recent by-elections, along with an updated pending list. There were two local government by-elections this week. Conservatives gained one seat from Reform in Northumberland. Reform held one seat in Leicestershire. On 02.04.2026, Reform gained three seats: one seat from Labour in Rossendale, one seat from the Liberal Democrats in Luton, and one... Reports
Mayoral referendum election date confirmed 9th February 2012 Ballot boxes will open on 3 May 2012 for voters to decide on directly elected mayors for England's largest cities, Ministers confirmed today. Local Government news
Election date announced for cities that say 'yes' to mayors 25th January 2012 The Government's commitment to people power and local democracy took another step forward today as Cities Minister Greg Clark announced the date for mayoral... Local Government news
England's major cities to decide own mayoral powers 16th January 2012 Elected city mayors will have their own bespoke powers tailored to local needs, Minister for Cities Greg Clark announced today. Local Government news
The Localism Bill marks a turning point 7th June 2011 The Localism Bill will change the way the country operates by giving councils and local people the power and incentives to play a positive role in democracy and... Local Government news
Ten ways to tackle council fraud and recover £2bn a year 11th May 2011 A new ten point counter-fraud blueprint for tackling criminals and dishonest people who are costing the country billions of pounds in fraudulent local... Local Government news
