Newcastle-under-Lyme local election
Town 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.
10 candidates stood in the Town ward.
| Electorate | 4,066 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 1,206 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
| Turnout | 29% |
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Thomas Paul Edgington
Reform UK
317 votes
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Ruth Wright
Labour Party
301 votes
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Nick Chidlow
Green Party
263 votes
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Mark Allan Jones
Green Party
243 votes
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Amanda Jane Berrisford
Conservative and Unionist Party
197 votes
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Ian David Gilmore
Conservative and Unionist Party
145 votes
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James Martin Borg
Liberal Democrats
84 votes
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Morgan-Ross Inwood
Liberal Democrats
64 votes