Byelection news in the East

In most months there are byelections for Local Councils, following resignations and deaths.

This table lists the five taking place in September, showing the date of the byelection; the number of seats being contested; the parties standing (“Four Parties” means Con, Lab, LibDem and Green); and the percentage vote for the parties which achieved 20% last time the seat was contested.

Soham North (East Cambridgeshire)

Byelection 23^rd Sept.

1 seat, four parties standing

Last election: LibDem 48%, Con 42%

Brundall (Broadland, Norfolk)

Byelection 28^th Sept.

2 seats, four parties standing two candidates each

Last election: Con 45%, Lab 24%, Green 21%

Old Catton and Sprowston West (Broadland, Norfolk)

Byelection 28^th Sept.

1 seat, four parties standing

Last election: Con 53%, Lab 21%, LibDem 20%

The Rows (West Suffolk)

Byelection 30^th Sept.

1 seat, Con, Lab, LibDem standing (no Green candidate)

Last election: Ind 61%, Con 39%