A typically busy Edinburgh by-election ballot has Labour attempting to get a former councillor and MP back in office after a ban on such returns was abolished, but they possibly face a strong challenge from the Lib Dems.
By-elections
By-Election Result: Mossend and Holytown
Labour manage another entirely expected win, amidst truly dire turnout and a demographically unsurprising result for Reform UK that could see them with a councillor here at a full election.
By-Election Result: Fortissat 2024
An expected Labour victory in one of Scotland’s most peculiar wards comes alongside a very strong result for a newly formed local party that may set them up for future success.
By-Election Preview: Elgin City South (Moray) 7th of November 2024
Ward Profile Cause of By-Election Although the circumstances for this by-election aren’t uncommon at the moment … By-Election Preview: Elgin City South (Moray) 7th of November 2024Read more
By-Election Preview: Inverclyde West 7th of November 2024
This ward loves an Independent, but it doesn’t have one on the ballot this time, so Labour are very unlikely to be seriously challenged for the win here.
By-Election Preview: Mearns (Aberdeenshire) 7th of November 2024
The Conservatives should again be the favourites in the third and final of the Aberdeenshire trio, though it’s always hard to say at the moment when it’s between them and the SNP.
By-Election Preview: Fraserburgh and District (Aberdeenshire) 7th of November 2024
100th council by-election preview on BBS! The Conservatives should theoretically be in line to win here, but keep an eye on Reform UK for a strong result that could indicate councillors in 2027.
By-Election Preview: Central Buchan (Aberdeenshire) 7th of November 2024
A trio of SNP resignations in Aberdeenshire could see a trio of Conservatives in their place, though with both parties weakened it’s hard to say for sure. But hang on, why aren’t Alba standing in Alex Salmond’s ward?
By-Election Result: Lochee
A Dundee double for the SNP proved a complete shocker for Labour in a ward they should have found easy pickings given the current political climate.
By-Election Result: Strathmartine
The resignation of the leader of the only SNP majority council in Scotland risked being a blow for the party; yet in a stunning double win off the back of a Labour fumble and Lib Dem gains, that majority emerged stronger.