Jim O’Neill has become a Reform UK Councillor, following a by-election being called – 3 October 2024
It was called following the resignation of Labour councillor Sarah Smith who was elected as MP for Hyndburn in Lancashire at the 4 July 2024 General Election.
Previously the seat had been contested in May 2023, where there was a turnout of 1580, and this time the turnout had dropped to 1195 (23.12%)
There’s always different ways to view results, but in May 2023, 2-seats were up for grabs, with Labour securing both – a total of 1613 votes for Labour. This time around, without Labour support being split over two candidates, Labour received 334 for the one candidate.
Libdems didn’t field a candidate in 2023, but garnered little support with 33 votes.
Conservative support over halved.
3 October 2024 results Marton
- Sam Benson Labour Party 334
- Bill Greene Liberal Democrats 33
- Neil Harvey The Conservative Party Candidate 254
- Jim O’Neill Reform UK – Changing Politics for Good 462 Elected
- Andrew Charles Stansfield Independent 84
- Ben Thomas Green Party 25
Turnout
Electorate – 5169
Verified ballot papers – 1195
Turnout – 23.12%
May 2023 results Marton (2 seats)
- Labour Sarah Smith 814
- Labour Shaun Brookes 799
- Conservative Glenn Priestley 595
- Reform UK Kerry Anderson-Riley 150
Turnout 1580
Electorate 5046