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 Prettygate Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description, if any | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| COATES, Christopher Paul commonly known as COATES, Chris |
Labour Party | 322 |
| ELDON, Stella | The Green Party | 380 |
| LINGHORN-BAKER, David | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1350 Elected |
| LOXLEY, John Martin commonly known as LOXLEY, John |
Liberal Democrat | 728 |
| PRESTON-HALL, Sophie Almina | Reform UK | 918 |
* 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 | 16 |
| Total | 16 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 7724
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:
And I do hereby declare that LINGHORN-BAKER, David is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer