Polling stations have closed for the 16 July by-election. The votes are being counted tonight.
Results
| Candidate name | Description of candidate | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| KC Prabesh | The Conservative Party Candidate | 199 |
| KHAN Fouzia Tanveer | Labour Party | 408 ELECTED |
| PEART Christopher Leslie | Liberal Democrat | 49 |
| SHINGADIA Rohin | Reform UK | 196 |
| WILSON Andy | The Green Party | 118 |
Turnout: 18%
The above table is a summary of our statement of persons nominated.
Key deadlines for the election
| Date | What's happening |
|---|---|
| Thursday 11 June | Publication of Wellington ward notice of election |
| 4pm on Friday 19 June | Delivery of nomination papers |
| 4pm on Friday 19 June | Deadline for withdrawals of nomination |
| 4pm on Friday 19 June | Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent |
| Not later than 4pm on Monday 22 June |
Publication of notices |
| Tuesday 30 June | Deadline for receiving applications for registration |
| 5pm on Wednesday 1 July | Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes |
| Friday 3 July | Postal votes mailed out to electors |
| 5pm on Wednesday 8 July | Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) |
| 5pm on Wednesday 8 July | Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates |
| Wednesday 8 July | Publication of notice of poll |
| Thursday 9 July | Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents |
| Friday 10 July | First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes |
| 7am to 10pm on Thursday 16 July | Polling day |
| 5pm on Thursday 16 July | Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes |
| 5pm on Thursday 16 July | Deadline for emergency proxy applications |
| 10pm on Thursday 16 July | Deadline for production of temporary Voter Authority Certificates |
Debate Not Hate campaign
As part of the election process, we are supporting the Local Government Association's Debate Not Hate campaign to help encourage healthy debate during the election period.
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