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Thursday 7 May 2026
- Cheltenham local election: St Mark's ward
- Gloucestershire local by-election: St Mark's & St Peter's division by-election
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Cheltenham local election
St Mark's ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for district councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards elect more than one councillor. This council elects half of its councillors every four years, which is why you may have more than one vote.
District councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
5 candidates stood in the St Mark's ward.
| Electorate | 4,689 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 1,831 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 6 |
| Turnout | 39% |
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Antony Neil Fillingham
Reform UK
438 votes
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Kieran Scott
Green Party
297 votes
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Colin John Parsons
Conservative and Unionist Party
160 votes
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Julie Frances Farmer
Labour Party
67 votes
Gloucestershire local by-election
St Mark's & St Peter's division by-election
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.
6 candidates stood in the St Mark's & St Peter's division by-election.
| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,703 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 20 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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Warwick Peter Ross
Reform UK
822 votes
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Bowie Johnstone
Green Party
735 votes
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Risha Santilal
Conservative and Unionist Party
345 votes
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Julie Frances Farmer
Labour Party
158 votes
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Billy Jones
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
15 votes