Long Ashton by-election results

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Following a recent resignation, an election was held yesterday (Thursday 13 November) to elect a new councillor for the Long Ashton ward on North Somerset Council. Mike Dunn, representing The Green Party was elected.

The number of votes cast for each candidate was:

CandidatePartyNumber of votes cast
Mike DunnThe Green Party1,254
James GillhamThe Conservative Party Candidate399
Francoise JohnstonLiberal Democrats129
James ReadReform UK349
Ian RidgeLabour Party121
Rejected papers 3

Turnout was 32.56 per cent of the eligible electorate.

As a result of the election the overall political balance on the council remains the same:
 

  • Conservative Party and Independents Group - 15
  • Liberal Democrats and Independents Group - 12
  • Labour Group - 10
  • Green Group - 8
  • Portishead Independent Group - 4
  • Independent councillors of no political group - 1
     

There is no change in the political control of the Council.

Long Ashton is a two member ward also represented by Cllr Ash Cartman.

The next local elections in North Somerset will take place in May 2027 for all 50 seats on the Council.