Cheshire West and Chester local by-election
Willaston & Thornton ward by-election
This election will be held on Thursday 22 January 2026.
This by-election was called because the elected member died.
You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.
Get ready to vote:
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Carol Braithwaite
Liberal Democrats
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Edd Flynn
Labour Party
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Scott Fulton-Brown
Green Party
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Richard Thomas Hare
Reform UK
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Sion Roberts
Conservative and Unionist Party
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You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.
If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call Cheshire West and Chester on 01244 977084.
Cheshire West and Chester
http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
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You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.
- Read more about voting in Great Britain.
- Read more about photo ID.
If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 14 January 2026
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Voting by post
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 22 January 2026 was 07 January 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.
Read more about voting by post.
If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.
If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Cheshire West and Chester on 01244 977084.
Cheshire West and Chester
http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
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