I, Pam Donnelly, being the Returning Officer, give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is shown below.
Election of a City Councillor for Highwoods Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description, if any | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALLAN, Angus | The Conservative Party Candidate | 436 |
| DYVIG, Alison | The Green Party | 306 |
| ETTRITCH, Susan Anne commonly known as ETTRITCH, Sue |
Reform UK | 842 Elected |
| JENKINS, Mark | Liberal Democrats | 727 |
| LAW, Jocelyn Emma | Labour and Co-operative Party | 674 |
* If elected, the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
| Reason | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| A - want of an official mark | 0 |
| B - voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 7 |
| Total | 7 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 7365
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:
And I do hereby declare that ETTRITCH, Sue is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer