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The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Byelection on 7 October in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• North East Derbyshire district council: Byelection on 23 September in Gosforth Valley ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Walter Pryce. Term ends
• Nottinghamshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Cambridgeshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in East Chesterton division after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Siep Wijsenbeek. Term ends 2013.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have terms ending in 2014.
• Thurrock council: Ian Harrison, who was elected as a Conservative in Corringham and Fobbing ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent.
• Watford borough council: Vacancy in Central ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Sheila Smillie who is moving to Florida. Term ends May 2011.

London

• Hackney borough council: Byelection on 16 September in New River ward after the death of Conservative councillor Maureen Middleton. Term ends 2014.
• Hillingdon borough council: A belated note that Sid Garg, elected for Labour in Yeading ward, has had the Labour whip suspended after receiving a police caution.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: There are two byelections on 16 September, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively. Both terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.

North East

• Durham county council: Byelection on 30 September in Brandon ward, after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. There is also a vacancy in Deneside ward after the death of Labour former council leader Albert Nugent. Both terms end in 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: There are two byelections on 23 September. That in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward comes after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan and the term ends May 2011. That in Saltwell ward comes after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Mearns, now Member of Parliament for Gateshead, and the term ends in 2012.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Northumberland county council: Vacancy in Ponteland East division after the death of Conservative councillor Mel Armstrong. Term ends 2013.
• Stockton-on-Tees borough council: There are two vacancies. That in Ingleby Barwick East ward is caused by the resignation of Ingleby Barwick Independent Society member Andrew Larkin. That in Mandale and Victoria ward comes after the death of councillor Allison Trainer, who was a member of the Thornaby Independent Association. Both terms end in May 2011.

North West

• Carlisle city council: Byelection on 16 September in Stanwix Urban ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor John Stevenson, now MP for Carlisle. Term ends 2012.
• Cheshire East council: Byelection on 30 September in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Byelection on 9 September in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, who was a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Halton borough council: Three councillors who were elected as Liberal Democrats have left the party to sit as Independents, due to their opposition to the spending policies of the Coalition government. They are Bob Bryant (Halton Brook ward), Peter Blackmore (Halton Castle ward) and Chris Carlin (Mersey ward). They join Mike Shepherd (Windmill Hill ward) who made the same move in July.
• Knowsley borough council: Byelection on 16 September in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Byelection on 7 October in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012.
• Manchester city council: Ken Dobson, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in City Centre ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent. He is opposed to the budget cuts being implemented by the Coalition government. Meanwhile Faraz Bhatti, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Whalley Range ward but joined the Conservatives in January 2008, has now had his Conservative membership suspended due to his recent arrest.
• Preston city council: Byelection on 16 September in Cadley ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Onyon. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: There are two vacancies, both arising from the deaths of Labour councillors. That in Haydock ward arises from the death of the longest serving councillor in the country, Jim Caunce. That in Billinge and Seneley Green ward follows the death of Richard Ward. Both terms end in 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Byelection on 30 September in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014. The byelection is likely to be held on 30 September.
• West Lancashire borough council: Labour Party candidates retained both seats up in byelections on 2 September. Nicola Pryce Roberts was elected in Skelmersdale South ward, and John Fillis won in Up Holland ward.
• Wyre borough council: Byelection on 7 October in Tithebarn ward after the death of Conservative councillor Peter Hawley. Term ends May 2011.

South East

• Chiltern district council: Vacancy in Ashley Green, Latimer and Chenies ward after the death of Conservative councillor Graham Sussum. Term ends May 2011.
• Crawley borough council: Vacancy in Tilgate ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Lawrence Taylor. Term ends 2012.
• Elmbridge borough council: Vacancy in St George's Hill ward after the death of John Bartlett, an Independent councillor and former cabinet member. Term ends May 2011.
• Hampshire county council: Vacancy in Andover South division after the death of Conservative councillor David Kirk. Term ends 2013.
• Medway council: Vacancy in River ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor David Craggs, who was a councillor for only 13 days. He was advised that he could not serve as a councillor and a Special Constable at the same time. Term ends May 2011.
• Oxford city council: Vacancy in Barton and Sandhills ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat deputy leader Patrick Murray who is moving out of the city. Term ends 2012.
• Rushmoor borough council: Byelection on 23 September in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• Tunbridge Wells district council: Byelection on 7 October in St James ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mary Lewis. Term ends 2012.
• West Sussex county council: Byelection on 7 October in Maidenbower division due to the impending resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.
• Winchester city council: Byelection on 14 October in St Paul ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Karen Barratt. If the Liberal Democrats do not win, then they will lose their majority on the council. Term ends May 2011.

South West

• Cheltenham borough council: Vacancy in Springbank ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Morris. Term ends 2012.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have terms ending in 2014. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Poole council: Byelection on 9 September in Newtown ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Plummer, who is devoting his time to a 'Buy British' campaign. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Byelection on 30 September in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Teignbridge district council: Byelection on 23 September in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Stoke-on-Trent city council: Dave Sutton, who was originally a Labour councillor but defected to the Liberal Democrats in 2005 and was elected for them in Northwood and Birches Head ward in 2008, has attempted to return to the Labour Party. However his membership suspension by the Labour Party has not expired and the party has refused to accept him. He has let his Liberal Democrat membership lapse and now intends to stand for re-election as a non-aligned candidate.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Leeds city council: Vacancy in Guiseley and Rawdon ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Stuart Andrew, now MP for Pudsey. Term ends May 2011.
• Scarborough borough council: Byelection on Friday 24 September in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Vacancy in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014.
• York city council: Vacancy in Hull Road ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Roger Pierce due to ill health. Term ends May 2011.

Wales

• Carmarthenshire county council: Vacancy in Cenarth ward after the death of Independent councillor Haydn Jones. Term ends 2012.
• Gwynedd county council: There are two byelections. On 30 September, Bowydd and Rhiw ward will poll after the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. A week later on 7 October, Seiont ward will poll after the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. Both terms end in 2012.
• Swansea city council: Vacancy in Newton ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Susan Waller. Term ends 2012.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Byelection on 7 October in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• North East Derbyshire district council: Byelection on 23 September in Gosforth Valley ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Walter Pryce. Term ends
• Nottinghamshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Cambridgeshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in East Chesterton division after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Siep Wijsenbeek. Term ends 2013.
• Dacorum borough council: Rosemarie Hollinghurst was elected councillor for Aldbury and Wigginton ward on 26 August, gaining her seat from the Conservatives.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have terms ending in 2014.

London

• Hackney borough council: Byelection on 16 September in New River ward after the death of Conservative councillor Maureen Middleton. Term ends 2014.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: There are two byelections on 16 September, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively. Both terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.

North East

• Durham county council: Byelection on 30 September in Brandon ward, after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. There is also a vacancy in Deneside ward after the death of Labour former council leader Albert Nugent. Both terms end in 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: There are two byelections on 23 September. That in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward comes after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan and the term ends May 2011. That in Saltwell ward comes after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Mearns, now Member of Parliament for Gateshead, and the term ends in 2012.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Labour Party candidate Doreen Rudland was elected councillor for Brotton ward at the byelection on 26 August, holding the seat for her party.
• Stockton-on-Tees borough council: There are two vacancies. That in Ingleby Barwick East ward is caused by the resignation of Ingleby Barwick Independent Society member Andrew Larkin. That in Mandale and Victoria ward comes after the death of councillor Allison Trainer, who was a member of the Thornaby Independent Association. Both terms end in May 2011.

North West

• Carlisle city council: Byelection on 16 September in Stanwix Urban ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor John Stevenson, now MP for Carlisle. Term ends 2012.
• Cheshire East council: Byelection on 30 September in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011. Robert Parker, elected as a Conservative in Crewe West ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent. His move follows his deselection as a candidate for the next election; he has declared that he is to vote in opposition to the Conservative leadership.
• Cumbria county council: Byelection on 9 September in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, who was a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Byelection on 16 September in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Vacancy in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012. Meanwhile Ian Jobling, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Picton ward, has joined the Labour Party.
• Preston city council: Byelection on 16 September in Cadley ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Onyon. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Byelection on 30 September in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014. The byelection is likely to be held on 30 September.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two byelections on 2 September, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.
• Wyre borough council: Vacancy in Tithebarn ward after the death of Conservative councillor Peter Hawley. Term ends May 2011.

South East

• Chiltern district council: Vacancy in Ashley Green, Latimer and Chenies ward after the death of Conservative councillor Graham Sussum. Term ends May 2011.
• Elmbridge borough council: Vacancy in St George's Hill ward after the death of John Bartlett, an Independent councillor and former cabinet member. Term ends May 2011.
• Hampshire county council: Vacancy in Andover South division after the death of Conservative councillor David Kirk. Term ends 2013.
• Medway council: Vacancy in River ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor David Craggs, who was a councillor for only 13 days. He was advised that he could not serve as a councillor and a Special Constable at the same time. Term ends May 2011.
• Rushmoor borough council: Byelection on 23 September in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Paul Kelly of the Conservative Party was elected for Burnham Church ward on 26 August, holding the seat for his party.
• Tunbridge Wells district council: Vacancy in St James ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mary Lewis. Term ends 2012.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division due to the impending resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.

South West

• Cheltenham borough council: Vacancy in Springbank ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Morris. Term ends 2012.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have terms ending in 2014. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Poole council: Byelection on 9 September in Newtown ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Plummer, who is devoting his time to a 'Buy British' campaign. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Byelection on 30 September in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• South Hams district council: Robert Vint, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Totnes Town ward, has joined the Green Party.
• Teignbridge district council: Byelection on 23 September in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Diane Todd of the Labour Party was elected councillor for Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward on 26 August, gaining a seat previously held by the Conservatives.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Scarborough borough council: Byelection on Friday 24 September in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Labour Party candidate Jackie Satur was elected councillor for Woodhouse ward on 26 August, holding the seat. There is a vacancy in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014.
• York city council: Vacancy in Hull Road ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Roger Pierce due to ill health. Term ends May 2011.

Wales

• Carmarthenshire county council: Vacancy in Cenarth ward after the death of Independent councillor Haydn Jones. Term ends 2012.
• Gwynedd county council: Byelection on 30 September in Bowydd and Rhiw ward after the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. There is also a vacancy in Seiont ward after the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. Both terms end in 2012.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.
• Moray council: Anne McKay, an Independent councillor for Buckie, has resigned from the Conservative/Independent executive blaming sexism among the other members, and gone into opposition. Her move puts the ruling coalition into a minority.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Vacancy in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• Broxtowe district council: Conservative candidate Shane Easom was elected councillor for Cossall and Kimberley ward on 19 August, holding the seat for his party.
• Leicestershire county council: Graham Partner (Coalville division), who was elected as a member of the British National Party, has resigned the party whip due to disagreement with the leadership of Nick Griffin. He is now sitting as an Independent councillor, although he retains membership of the BNP.
• North West Leicestershire district council: Graham Partner (Hugglescote ward), who was elected as a member of the British National Party, has resigned the party whip due to disagreement with the leadership of Nick Griffin. He is now sitting as an Independent councillor, although he retains membership of the BNP.
• Nottinghamshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Cambridgeshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in East Chesterton division after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Siep Wijsenbeek. Term ends 2013.
• Dacorum borough council: Byelection on 26 August in Aldbury and Wigginton ward, after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Mike Edwards who has failed to attend any meeting of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Hertfordshire county council: Deirdre Gates (South Oxhey division), who was elected as a member of the British National Party, has left the party due to disagreement with the leadership of Nick Griffin. She is now an Independent.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.
• Three Rivers district council: Seamus Dunne (Ashridge ward), who was elected as a member of the British National Party, has left the party due to disagreement with the leadership of Nick Griffin. He is now an Independent.
• Thurrock council: Neil Rockliffe, who was elected as a Conservative in Chafford and North Stifford ward, has had the whip suspended due to remarks made on his facebook page.

London

• Hackney borough council: Byelection on 16 September in New River ward after the death of Conservative councillor Maureen Middleton. Term ends 2014.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: There are two byelections on 16 September, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively. Both terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.

North East

• Durham county council: There are two vacancies, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. That in Brandon ward occurred after the death of Ronnie Rodgers. That in Deneside ward occurred after the death of former council leader Albert Nugent. Both terms end in 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: There are two byelections on 23 September. That in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward comes after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan and the term ends May 2011. That in Saltwell ward comes after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Mearns, now Member of Parliament for Gateshead, and the term ends in 2012.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Byelection on 26 August in Brotton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Peter Scott. Term ends May 2011.
• Stockton-on-Tees borough council: There are two vacancies. That in Ingleby Barwick East ward is caused by the resignation of Ingleby Barwick Independent Society member Andrew Larkin. That in Mandale and Victoria ward comes after the death of councillor Allison Trainer, who was a member of the Thornaby Independent Association. Both terms end in May 2011.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Roy Swindells was elected councillor for Christchurch ward in Cockermouth on 19 August, holding the seat for the Conservative Party.
• Carlisle city council: Byelection on 16 September in Stanwix Urban ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor John Stevenson, now MP for Carlisle. Term ends 2012.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Byelection on 9 September in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, who was a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Vacancy in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012.
• Preston city council: Byelection on 16 September in Cadley ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Onyon. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Vacancy in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014. The byelection is likely to be held on 30 September.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two byelections on 2 September, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.
• Wyre borough council: Vacancy in Tithebarn ward after the death of Conservative councillor Peter Hawley. Term ends May 2011.

South East

• Arun district council: A belated note that Melissa Briggs (Barnham ward), who was elected as a Conservative, was expelled by the party when she stood as an Independent candidate in the general election.
• Chiltern district council: Vacancy in Ashley Green, Latimer and Chenies ward after the death of Conservative councillor Graham Sussum. Term ends May 2011.
• Hampshire county council: Vacancy in Andover South division after the death of Conservative councillor David Kirk. Term ends 2013.
• Rushmoor borough council: Byelection on 23 September in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Byelection on 26 August in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• Tunbridge Wells district council: Vacancy in St James ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mary Lewis. Term ends 2012.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division due to the impending resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.

South West

• Cheltenham borough council: Vacancy in Springbank ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Morris. Term ends 2012.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Poole council: Byelection on 9 September in Newtown ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Plummer, who is devoting his time to a 'Buy British' campaign. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Byelection on 30 September in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Teignbridge district council: Byelection on 23 September in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Byelection on 26 August in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.
• Lichfield district council: John Emery (Chasetown ward), who was elected as Labour before defecting to the Liberal Democrat/Independent Alliance, has recently moved to be a non-aligned Independent councillor.
• Stoke-on-Trent city council: Ellie Walker (Abbey Green ward), who was originally elected for the British National Party but left it earlier this year over the treatment of her husband Alby, has now joined the new Community Voice group.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Harrogate borough council: John Savage, who was elected as a Conservative in Marston Moor ward, has left the party group to sit as an Independent over opposition to financial cuts. His move leaves the Conservatives reliant on the Mayor's casting vote for their majority.
• North Yorkshire county council: John Savage, who was elected as a Conservative in Ainsty division, has left the party group to sit as an Independent over opposition to financial cuts.
• Scarborough borough council: Byelection on Friday 24 September in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Byelection on 26 August in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012. There is also a vacancy in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014.

Wales

• Carmarthenshire county council: Vacancy in Cenarth ward after the death of Independent councillor Haydn Jones. Term ends 2012.
• Denbighshire county council: David Thomas and Glyn Williams, councillors for Rhyl South West division who were both elected as Labour but hold positions within the council executive, are now sitting as non-aligned councillors.
• Gwynedd county council: There are two vacancies. That in Seiont ward arises from the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. That in Bowydd and Rhiw ward arises from the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. Both terms end in 2012.

Scotland

• Aberdeen city council: There has been a split in the Conservative group of four councillors, which is now two groups of two councillors each. Both groups claim to be the official group. Alan Donnelly (Torry and Ferryhill ward) and Jillian Wisely (Airyhall, Broomhill and Garthdee ward) have formed the 'Aberdeen Conservatives' group, breaking away from Jim Farquharson (Hazlehead, Ashley and Queens Cross ward) and Alan Milne (Lower Deeside ward).
• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Vacancy in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• Broxtowe district council: Byelection on 19 August in Cossall and Kimberley ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Tony Rutherford, who failed to attend any meetings of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Nottinghamshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Cambridgeshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in East Chesterton division after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Siep Wijsenbeek. Term ends 2013.
• Dacorum borough council: Byelection on 26 August in Aldbury and Wigginton ward, after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Mike Edwards who has failed to attend any meeting of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.

London

• Hackney borough council: Byelection on 16 September in New River ward after the death of Conservative councillor Maureen Middleton. Term ends 2014.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: There are two byelections on 16 September, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively. Both terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.

North East

• Durham county council: There are two vacancies, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. That in Brandon ward occurred after the death of Ronnie Rodgers. That in Deneside ward occurred after the death of former council leader Albert Nugent. Both terms end in 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: Vacancy in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan. Term ends May 2011.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Byelection on 26 August in Brotton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Peter Scott. Term ends May 2011.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Byelection on 19 August in Christchurch ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Les Lytollis who has not attended any meetings in six months. Term ends 2011.
• Blackburn with Darwen council: Two Independent councillors, Trevor Maxfield and Anthony Meleady (both of Earcroft ward), have left the ruling coalition with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Their move puts it into a minority and gives them the balance of power.
• Carlisle city council: Vacancy in Stanwix Urban ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor John Stevenson, now MP for Carlisle. Term ends 2012.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Byelection on 9 September in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, also a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Vacancy in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012.
• Preston city council: Byelection on 16 September in Cadley ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Onyon. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Vacancy in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two byelections on 2 September, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.
• Wyre borough council: Vacancy in Tithebarn ward after the death of Conservative councillor Peter Hawley. Term ends May 2011.

South East

• Medway council: Conservative Party candidate David Craggs was elected councillor for River ward on 12 August, gaining the seat from the Labour Party.
• Rushmoor borough council: Byelection on 23 September in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Byelection on 26 August in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division due to the impending resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.

South West

• Cheltenham borough council: Vacancy in Springbank ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Morris. Term ends 2012.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Poole council: Byelection on 9 September in Newtown ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Plummer, who is devoting his time to a 'Buy British' campaign. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Vacancy in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Teignbridge district council: Vacancy in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Byelection on 26 August in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Scarborough borough council: Byelection on Friday 24 September in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Byelection on 26 August in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012. There is also a vacancy in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014.

Wales

• Gwynedd county council: There are two vacancies. That in Seiont ward arises from the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. That in Bowydd and Rhiw ward arises from the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. Both terms end in 2012.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Vacancy in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• Broxtowe district council: Byelection on 19 August in Cossall and Kimberley ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Tony Rutherford, who failed to attend any meetings of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Nottinghamshire county council: Byelection on 16 September in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Cambridgeshire county council: Vacancy in East Chesterton division after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Siep Wijsenbeek. Term ends 2013.
• Dacorum borough council: Byelection on 26 August in Aldbury and Wigginton ward, after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Mike Edwards who has failed to attend any meeting of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.

London

• Hackney borough council: Vacancy in New River ward after the death of Conservative councillor Maureen Middleton. Term ends 2014.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: There are two vacancies, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively; they are expected to be held on 16 September. All terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.
• Waltham Forest borough council: The court-ordered recount in High Street ward, where it is suspected that an additional thousand votes were given to Labour candidates, took place this week. The result will be reported to the court in early September.

North East

• Durham county council: Vacancy in Brandon ward after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. Term ends 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: Vacancy in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan. Term ends May 2011.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Byelection on 26 August in Brotton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Peter Scott. Term ends May 2011.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Byelection on 19 August in Christchurch ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Les Lytollis who has not attended any meetings in six months. Term ends 2011.
• Carlisle city council: Vacancy in Stanwix Urban ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor John Stevenson, now MP for Carlisle. Term ends 2012.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Byelection on 9 September in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, also a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Byelection on 9 September in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Vacancy in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012.
• Preston city council: Vacancy in Cadley ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Onyon. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Vacancy in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two byelections on 2 September, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.

South East

• Medway council: Byelection on 12 August in River ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Bill Esterson, now MP for Sefton Central. Term ends May 2011.
• Rushmoor borough council: Vacancy in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Byelection on 26 August in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division after the resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.

South West

• Cornwall council: Neil Plummer, who was elected as an Independent candidate in Stithians division, has joined the Mebyon Kernow group. Meanwhile Bill Jenkin, who was elected as a Conservative in Camborne North division, has had the whip removed and now sits as a non-aligned councillor.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Poole council: Byelection on 9 September in Newtown ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Michael Plummer. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Vacancy in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Teignbridge district council: Vacancy in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Byelection on 26 August in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.
• Stoke-on-Trent city council: The latest turn in the seemingly never-ending game of musical chairs with Stoke's political groups is the formation of the new 'Community Voice' group as a merger between the previous Potteries Alliance and Non-Aligned groups. The new group will have five councillors: Leader Mick Salih (Norton and Bradeley ward), deputy Leader Pauline Joynson (Stoke and Trent Vale ward), other members Michael Barnes (Longton South ward), Janine Bridges (Chell and Packmoor ward), and Peter Kent-Baguley (Chell and Packmoor ward). The composition of Stoke is now Labour 26, City Independents 9, Conservative and Independent Alliance 8, British National Party 5, Community Voice 5, Liberal Democrats 4, Libertarian Party 1, Non-aligned Christian Independent 1, Non-aligned 1.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Rotherham borough council: Conservative candidate Chris Middleton was elected in Sitwell ward on 5 August, holding the seat for his party.
• Scarborough borough council: Vacancy in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Byelection on 26 August in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012. There is also a vacancy in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014.

Wales

• Gwynedd county council: There are two vacancies. That in Seiont ward arises from the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. That in Bowydd and Rhiw ward arises from the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. Both terms end in 2012.
• Vale of Glamorgan council: Richard Bertin, who was elected for Labour in Court ward, has left the party over bullying and the use of all-woman shortlists.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.
• Inverclyde council: George White, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor in Gourock ward, has left the party and joined the Liberal Party after he was refused the opportunity to seek the Liberal Democrat nomination in Argyll and Bute for the next Scottish Parliament elections.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Vacancy in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Vacancy in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• Broxtowe district council: Byelection on 19 August in Cossall and Kimberley ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Tony Rutherford, who failed to attend any meetings of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Northampton borough council: Two defections that occurred some time ago have not yet been reported. Jean Hawkins (Eastfield ward) and Malcolm Mildren (Parklands ward), both of whom were elected as Liberal Democrats, left the party in October 2009 and now sit as Independents. Their move has reduced the Liberal Democrat overall majority on the council to one seat.
• Nottinghamshire county council: Vacancy in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Dacorum borough council: Byelection on 26 August in Aldbury and Wigginton ward, after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Mike Edwards who has failed to attend any meeting of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.

London

• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: There are two vacancies, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively; they are expected to be held on 16 September. All terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.

North East

• Durham county council: Vacancy in Brandon ward after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. Term ends 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: Vacancy in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan. Term ends May 2011.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Vacancy in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Byelection on 26 August in Brotton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Peter Scott. Term ends May 2011.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Byelection on 19 August in Christchurch ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Les Lytollis who has not attended any meetings in six months. Term ends 2011.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Vacancy in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, also a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Vacancy in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Vacancy in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Double vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey, and the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012.
• Preston city council: Vacancy in Cadley ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Onyon. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Vacancy in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two vacancies, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.

South East

• Medway council: Byelection on 12 August in River ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Bill Esterson, now MP for Sefton Central. Term ends May 2011.
• Mid Sussex district council: Conservative candidate John De Mierre was elected councillor for Haywards Heath Franklands ward on 29 July, holding the seat for his party.
• Rushmoor borough council: Vacancy in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Byelection on 26 August in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division after the resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.
• Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council: Wilson Hendry, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Pinkneys Green ward, has joined the Conservative Party.

South West

• Bath and North East Somerset council: Liberal Democrat candidate Simon Allen was elected councillor for Radstock ward on 29 July, taking a seat previously held by an Independent.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Vacancy in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Teignbridge district council: Vacancy in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Byelection on 26 August in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.
• Newcastle-under-Lyme borough council: Raymond Slater, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Talke ward, has joined the Conservative Party.
• Wolverhampton borough council: Labour candidate Linda Leach was elected councillor for Bilston North ward on 29 July, gaining the seat from the Conservatives. Her win means that the ruling Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition in Wolverhampton no longer has an overall majority, although they may retain control using the Mayor's casting vote.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Rotherham borough council: Byelection on 5 August in Sitwell ward after the death of former Conservative leader Michael Clarke. Term ends 2012.
• Scarborough borough council: Vacancy in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Byelection on 26 August in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012.

Wales

• Gwynedd county council: There are two vacancies. That in Seiont ward arises from the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. That in Bowydd and Rhiw ward arises from the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. Both terms end in 2012.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Vacancy in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Vacancy in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• Broxtowe district council: Byelection on 19 August in Cossall and Kimberley ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Tony Rutherford, who failed to attend any meetings of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Nottinghamshire county council: Vacancy in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Babergh district council: Labour candidate Tony Bavington was elected councillor for Great Cornard North ward on 22 July, regaining the council seat he had lost in 2007 from the Conservatives.
• Basildon borough council: Liberal Democrat candidate Phil Jenkins was elected councillor for Nethermayne ward on 22 July, holding his party's seat.
• Dacorum borough council: Byelection on 26 August in Aldbury and Wigginton ward, after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Mike Edwards who has failed to attend any meeting of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Norwich city council: Byelections on 9 September in 13 separate wards. The disqualified incumbents, who may be defending their seats, are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). Winners will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.

London

• Camden borough council: Conservative candidate Gio Spinella held his party's seat in Frognal and Fitzjohns ward at the byelection on 22 July.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: Rock Feilding-Mellen, who was a councillor for St Charles ward in the previous term of the council, was elected for Holland ward in the byelection on 22 July. He kept the seat in Conservative hands. There are also two vacancies, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively; they are expected to be held on 16 September. All terms end in 2014.
• Tower Hamlets borough council: Following the referendum vote in favour of establishing the position, the election of an executive Mayor for Tower Hamlets will be held on 21 October.

North East

• Durham county council: Vacancy in Brandon ward after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. Term ends 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: Vacancy in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan. Term ends May 2011.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Vacancy in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Byelection on 26 August in Brotton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Peter Scott. Term ends May 2011.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Byelection on 19 August in Christchurch ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Les Lytollis who has not attended any meetings in six months. Term ends 2011.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Vacancy in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, also a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Vacancy in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Lancaster city council: Vacancy in Harbour ward after the death of Morecambe Bay Independent councillor John Barnes. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. Term ends 2012.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Vacancy in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two vacancies, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.

South East

• Cherwell district council: Alaric Rose was elected councillor for Kidlington North ward on 22 July, holding the seat for the Liberal Democrats.
• Medway council: Byelection on 12 August in River ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Bill Esterson, now MP for Sefton Central. Term ends May 2011.
• Mid Sussex district council: Byelection on 29 July in Haywards Heath Franklands ward after the death of Conservative councillor Clive Chapman. Term ends May 2011.
• Rushmoor borough council: Vacancy in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Byelection on 26 August in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• West Berkshire council: Liberal Democrat candidate Bob Morgan was elected for Thatcham South and Crookham ward on 22 July, holding the seat for the Liberal Democrats.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division after the resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.
• Wycombe district council: Conservative candidate Dominic Barnes was elected councillor for Greater Marlow ward on 15 July, holding the seat for his party. (This notice was accidentally omitted from last week's post)

South West

• Bath and North East Somerset council: Byelection on 29 July in Radstock ward after the death of Independent councillor Allan Hall. Term ends May 2011.
• Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors' terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.
• Herefordshire council: Vacancy in St Nicholas ward, after the death of Independent councillor David Benjamin. Term ends May 2011.
• Sedgemoor district council: Vacancy in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Teignbridge district council: Vacancy in Ipplepen ward after the death of Conservative councillor Victor Elliott. Term ends May 2011.
• Torbay council: Liberal Democrat Andrew Baldrey was elected councillor for St Marys with Summercombe ward on 22 July; he gained the seat from the Conservatives.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Byelection on 26 August in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.
• Warwick district council: Conservative candidate Linda Bromley was elected councillor for Warwick South ward on 22 July, and so her party holds the seat.
• Wolverhampton borough council: Byelection on 29 July in Bilston North ward after the death of Conservative councillor Gill Fellows, who was cabinet member for children's services up to the beginning of last month. Term ends 2012.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Rotherham borough council: Byelection on 5 August in Sitwell ward after the death of former Conservative leader Michael Clarke. Term ends 2012.
• Scarborough borough council: Vacancy in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Byelection on 26 August in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012.

Wales

• Gwynedd county council: There are two vacancies. That in Seiont ward arises from the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. That in Bowydd and Rhiw ward arises from the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. Both terms end in 2012.
• Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough council: Labour Party candidate Chris Williams was elected for Cymmer ward on 22 July, holding the seat for his party.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Bassetlaw district council: Vacancy in Worksop South ward after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2012.
• Blaby district council: Vacancy in Saxondale ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alexandra Dilks. Term ends May 2011.
• Broxtowe district council: Byelection on 19 August in Cossall and Kimberley ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Tony Rutherford, who failed to attend any meetings of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Leicester city council: Labour candidate Neil Clayton was elected councillor for Castle ward on 15 July, gaining the seat from the Green Party.
• Nottinghamshire county council: Vacancy in Worksop West division after the death of Conservative councillor Michael Bennett. Term ends 2013.

East of England

• Babergh district council: Byelection on 22 July in Great Cornard North ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Carole Todd. Term ends 2011.
• Basildon borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Nethermayne ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Ben Williams to become Special Adviser to the Liberal Democrat Chief Whip in the House of Commons. Term ends May 2011.
• Norwich city council: Vacancies in 13 separate wards after the High Court quashed an order which had extended the terms of the councillors. Affected are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). The byelections are expected to be held in September; winners will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.
• Rochford district council: Conservative candidate Aron Priest was elected councillor for Wheatley ward on 15 July, holding the seat for his party.

London

• Camden borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Frognal and Fitzjohns ward after the sudden death of Conservative group leader and former cabinet member Martin Davies. Term ends 2014.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Holland ward, following the resignation of former council leader Baroness Hanham who is now a junior minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government. There are also two vacancies, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively; they are expected to be held on 16 September. All terms end in 2014.

North East

• Durham county council: Vacancy in Brandon ward after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. Term ends 2013.
• Gateshead borough council: Vacancy in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan. Term ends May 2011.
• Middlesbrough borough council: Vacancy in Ayresome ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Barbara Dunne. Term ends May 2011.
• Redcar and Cleveland council: Byelection on 26 August in Brotton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Peter Scott. Term ends May 2011.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Byelection on 19 August in Christchurch ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Les Lytollis who has not attended any meetings in six months. Term ends 2011.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Vacancy in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, also a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Vacancy in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. Term ends 2012.
• Preston city council: Labour candidate Linda Crompton was elected councillor for Riversway ward on 15 July, regaining the seat she lost by four votes in May.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• Tameside borough council: Vacancy in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two vacancies, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.

South East

• Cherwell district council: Byelection on 22 July in Kidlington North ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Wyse. Term ends 2011.
• Guildford borough council: Gordon Jackson of the Conservative Party was elected councillor for Pirbright ward on 15 July, holding the seat.
• Medway council: Byelection on 12 August in River ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Bill Esterson, now MP for Sefton Central. Term ends May 2011.
• Mid Sussex district council: Byelection on 29 July in Haywards Heath Franklands ward after the death of Conservative councillor Clive Chapman. Term ends May 2011.
• Rushmoor borough council: Vacancy in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Vacancy in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• Surrey county council: Nigel Sutcliffe (Conservative Party) was elected councillor for Worplesdon division on 15 July, holding the seat for his party.
• West Berkshire council: Byelection on 22 July in Thatcham South and Crookham ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Terry Port who is to move back to the south coast. Term ends May 2011.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division after the resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.
• Wycombe district council: Byelection on 15 July in Greater Marlow ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Helen Wilkinson who has failed to attend any meeting in six months and whose leave of absence has expired. Term ends May 2011.

South West

• Bath and North East Somerset council: Byelection on 29 July in Radstock ward after the death of Independent councillor Allan Hall. Term ends May 2011.
• East Dorset district council: Liberal Democrat candidate Phil Harknett was elected councillor for Corfe Mullen South ward on 15 July, holding the seat.
• Exeter city council: Vacancies in 13 separate wards after the High Court quashed an order which had extended the terms of the councillors. Affected are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. However Tim Payne (Pennsylvania ward), who won a byelection held on 6 May, has been reinstated; it was originally thought he had been disqualified but legal advice states he has a term ending in 2014. The byelections are expected to be held in September.
• Sedgemoor district council: Vacancy in Woolavington ward after the death of Labour group leader Roger Lavers. Term ends May 2011.
• Torbay council: Byelection on 22 July in St Marys with Summercombe ward after the death of Conservative councillor Stuart John. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Vacancy in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.
• Walsall borough council: Labour candidate Fred Westley was elected councillor for Bloxwich West ward on 15 July, gaining the seat from the Conservatives.
• Warwick district council: Byelection on 22 July in Warwick South ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Chris White, now MP for Warwick and Leamington. Term ends May 2011.
• Wolverhampton borough council: Byelection on 29 July in Bilston North ward after the death of Conservative councillor Gill Fellows, who was cabinet member for children's services up to the beginning of last month. Term ends 2012.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Rotherham borough council: Byelection on 5 August in Sitwell ward after the death of former Conservative leader Michael Clarke. Term ends 2012.
• Scarborough borough council: Vacancy in Eastfields ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Brian O’Flynn. Term ends May 2011.
• Sheffield city council: Vacancy in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012.

Wales

• Gwynedd county council: Richard Lloyd Jones was elected councillor for Diffwys and Maenofferen ward on 15 July. Like the retiring councillor he is a member of Llais Gwynedd. There is also a vacancy in Seiont ward after the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. Both terms end in 2012.
• Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Cymmer ward after the death of Labour councillor Eurwen Davies. Term ends 2012.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.

The latest information about other local council electoral matters is as follows:

East Midlands

• Broxtowe district council: Byelection on 19 August in Cossall and Kimberley ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Tony Rutherford, who failed to attend any meetings of the council in six months. Term ends May 2011.
• Leicester city council: Byelection on 15 July in Castle ward after the death of Green Party councillor Phil Gordon, who fell from a tree while working as a tree surgeon. Term ends 2011.

East of England

• Babergh district council: Byelection on 22 July in Great Cornard North ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Carole Todd. Term ends 2011.
• Basildon borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Nethermayne ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Ben Williams to become Special Adviser to the Liberal Democrat Chief Whip in the House of Commons. Term ends May 2011.
• Norwich city council: Vacancies in 13 separate wards after the High Court quashed an order which had extended the terms of the councillors. Affected are Labour councillors Jenny Lay (Crome ward), Brian Morrey (Catton ward), Mary Cannell (Lakenham ward), Linda Blakeway (Mile Cross ward), Sue Sands (Sewell ward), and James 'Bert' Bremner (University ward), Green Party councillors Howard Jago (Mancroft ward), Claire Stephenson (Nelson ward), Janet Bearman (Town Close ward) and Tom Llewellyn (Wensum ward), Liberal Democrats Brian Watkins (Eaton ward) and Joyce Divers (Thorpe Hamlet ward), and Conservative councillor Antony Little (Bowthorpe ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year.
• Rochford district council: Byelection on 15 July in Wheatley ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Pullen. Term ends 2012.

London

• Barking and Dagenham borough council: Louise Couling, who was disqualified from the seat she won on 6 May in Goresbrook ward because as a lollipop lady she was technically employed by the council, was re-elected on 8 July after resigning the post. She is a member of the Labour Party.
• Camden borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Frognal and Fitzjohns ward after the sudden death of Conservative group leader and former cabinet member Martin Davies. Term ends 2014.
• Kensington and Chelsea borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Holland ward, following the resignation of former council leader Baroness Hanham who is now a junior minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government. There are also two vacancies, in Earls Court and Cremorne wards, after the resignations of Conservative councillors Barry Phelps and Mark Daley respectively. All terms end in 2014.
• Redbridge borough council: Recent past NUS President Wes Streeting was elected as councillor for Chadwell ward on 8 July, holding the seat for the Labour Party.

North East

• Darlington borough council: Labour candidate Jan Cossins was elected councillor for Cockerton West ward on 8 July, holding the seat for her party.
• Durham county council: Vacancy in Brandon ward after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. Term ends 2013.

North West

• Allerdale district council: Vacancy in Christchurch ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Les Lytollis who has not attended any meetings in six months. Term ends 2011.
• Cheshire East council: Vacancy in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011.
• Cumbria county council: Vacancy in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, also a Conservative. Term ends 2013.
• Fylde borough council: Vacancy in Kilnhouse ward after the death of former Mayor and Conservative councillor John Prestwich. Term ends May 2011.
• Knowsley borough council: Vacancy in Park ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Margaret Dobbie. Term ends May 2011.
• Preston city council: Byelection on 15 July in Riversway ward due to the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Liam Pennington. Term ends 2014.
• St Helens borough council: Vacancy in Billinge and Seneley Green ward, after the death of Labour councillor Richard Ward. Term ends 2012.
• West Lancashire borough council: There are two vacancies, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.

South East

• Brighton and Hove council: Lizzie Deane, the candidate of the Green Party, retained the party's seat in St Peter's and North Laine ward at a byelection held on 8 July.
• Cherwell district council: Byelection on 22 July in Kidlington North ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor John Wyse. Term ends 2011.
• Guildford borough council: Byelection on 15 July in Pirbright ward after the death of Conservative councillor Mike Nevins. Term ends 2011.
• Medway council: Byelection on 12 August in River ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Bill Esterson, now MP for Sefton Central. Term ends May 2011.
• Mid Sussex district council: Byelection on 29 July in Haywards Heath Franklands ward after the death of Conservative councillor Clive Chapman. Term ends May 2011.
• Rushmoor borough council: Vacancy in Wellington ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Francis Williams. Term ends 2011.
• South Buckinghamshire district council: Vacancy in Burnham Church ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Nicholas Binns. Term ends 2011.
• Surrey county council: Byelection on 15 July in Worplesdon division after the death of Conservative councillor Mike Nevins. Term ends 2013.
• Tandridge district council: Lisa Bangs, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Lingfield and Crowhurst ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent councillor. She is opposed to the coalition between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives.
• West Berkshire council: Byelection on 22 July in Thatcham South and Crookham ward after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Terry Port who is to move back to the south coast. Term ends May 2011.
• West Sussex county council: Vacancy in Maidenbower division after the resignation of former council leader Henry Smith, who is now MP for Crawley. Term ends 2013.
• Wycombe district council: Byelection on 15 July in Greater Marlow ward after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Helen Wilkinson who has failed to attend any meeting in six months and whose leave of absence has expired. Term ends May 2011.

South West

• Bath and North East Somerset council: Byelection on 29 July in Radstock ward after the death of Independent councillor Allan Hall. Term ends May 2011.
• East Dorset district council: Byelection on 15 July in Corfe Mullen South ward, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Stewart Hearn whose challenge for the leadership of his group was unsuccessful. Term ends 2011.
• Exeter city council: Vacancies in 13 separate wards after the High Court quashed an order which had extended the terms of the councillors. Affected are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. David’s ward), Ben Noble (Duryard ward), Tim Payne (Pennsylvania ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have notional terms ending in 2014, dependent on whether planned boundary changes go ahead next year. The idea of re-electing the incumbent councillors unopposed has been suggested.
• Torbay council: Byelection on 22 July in St Marys with Summercombe ward after the death of Conservative councillor Stuart John. Term ends May 2011.

West Midlands

• Cannock Chase district council: Vacancy in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward after the death of Conservative councillor John Jillings. Term ends 2012.
• Walsall borough council: Byelection on 15 July in Bloxwich West ward after the death of Conservative councillor Melvin Pitt. Term ends 2012.
• Warwick district council: Byelection on 22 July in Warwick South ward after the resignation of Conservative councillor Chris White, now MP for Warwick and Leamington. Term ends May 2011.
• Wolverhampton borough council: Byelection on 29 July in Bilston North ward after the death of Conservative councillor Gill Fellows, who was cabinet member for children's services up to the beginning of last month. Term ends 2012.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Rotherham borough council: Byelection on 5 August in Sitwell ward after the death of former Conservative leader Michael Clarke. Term ends 2012.
• Sheffield city council: Vacancy in Woodhouse ward after the death of Labour councillor Marjorie Barker. Term ends 2012.

Wales

• Blaenau Gwent county borough council: Labour candidate Bernard Willis was elected councillor for Tredegar Central and West ward on 8 July, holding the seat for his party.
• Caerphilly county borough council: Former councillor Nigel Dix returns to the council representing Blackwood ward after winning a byelection on 8 July; standing for the Labour Party, he gained a seat previously held by an Independent councillor.
• Gwynedd county council: Byelection on 15 July in Diffwys and Maenofferen ward after the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Gwilym Roberts. There is also a vacancy in Seiont ward after the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. Both terms end in 2012.
• Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough council: Byelection on 22 July in Cymmer ward after the death of Labour councillor Eurwen Davies. Term ends 2012.

Scotland

• Edinburgh city council: Vacancy in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012. The byelection is expected to be held in September.

Last month the High Court upheld a challenge to the legality of the Exeter and Devon (Structural Changes) Order 2010 and the Norwich and Norfolk (Structural Changes) Order 2010 and quashed the orders – which would have made Exeter and Norwich unitary councils. The councils had been due to have elections for one third of their councillors on 6 May but the orders provided that the terms of councillors up for election then should be extended until a full council election in 2011.

With the orders annulled, what should happen to the councillors whose terms should have expired? The High Court has just ruled: they are disqualified immediately, and must be replaced at byelections. The ruling has changed the compositions of Exeter city council and Norwich city council.