Newcastle upon Tyne local election

Polling day: Thursday 27 August 2026

Register to vote by: Tuesday 11 August 2026 (register online)

Council: Newcastle City Council

Region: North East (England)

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What's being contested

Throckley, Walbottle & Newburn

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

5 candidates standing

Alexis Fernandes Conservative and Unionist Party
Kimberley Barrass Green Party
Linda Isabel Wright Labour and Co-operative Party
Martin Paul Evison Reform UK
Stephen Kelly Liberal Democrats

Official statement of nominated candidates (PDF)

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