Leicestershire local election

Polling day: Thursday 15 October 2026

Register to vote by: Tuesday 29 September 2026 (register online)

Council: Leicestershire County Council

Region: East Midlands (England)

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What's being contested

Shepshed

1 seat First-past-the-post By-election (Resignation)

6 candidates standing

Alec McKenzie Restore Britain
David Neil Kellock Green Party
Jane Lennie Labour Party
Katy Brookes-Duncan Liberal Democrats
Sarah Louise Monk Conservative and Unionist Party
Stuart Brian Wood Reform UK

Official statement of nominated candidates (PDF)

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