Results

North Somerset District Council

02/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/06/2026 04:11

Clevedon South ward election results

A new councillor has been elected to represent people in Clevedon South Ward following yesterday's by-election (Thursday 5 February).

Michael Harriott, Labour Party, was elected to North Somerset Council.

The number of votes cast for each candidate was:

Candidate Description Number of votes cast
Harry Blades The Conservative Party Candidate 224
Louise Branson Reform UK 334
Jude Ragon Chambers Liberal Democrats 100
Michael Harriott Labour Party 350 elected
Dave Skinner Green Party 197
Rejected ballot papers 4

Turnout was 36.39 per cent of the eligible electorate.

As a result of the election, the political balance of 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, with no single political party or group having overall control.

This by-election was held following the resignation of the previous Clevedon South ward councillor.

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

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