Newcastle-under-Lyme local election
Thistleberry 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. Most wards elect more than one councillor, 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.
9 candidates stood in the Thistleberry ward.
| Electorate | 4,005 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 1,582 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 2 |
| Turnout | 39% |
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Richard Sellers-Smith
Reform UK
405 votes
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Chris Sweeney
Reform UK
391 votes
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Margaret Wilkes
Labour Party
256 votes
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Hilary Jones
Liberal Democrats
210 votes
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Christopher Mueller
Green Party
200 votes
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Roger William Wilkes
Labour Party
200 votes
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Nigel Jones
Liberal Democrats
177 votes