The sad passing of a local Labour stalwart triggers one of the most interesting council by-elections yet, the first time Ballot Box Scotland has predicted the Greens as the most likely winners.
By-elections
By-Election Result: Dunblane and Bridge of Allan (2024)
In what is hopefully the last vote in Dunblane and Bridge of Allan until 2027, the Conservatives emerge with an expected victory, whilst Labour surge to their second best share yet.
By-Election Preview: Jedburgh and District (Scottish Borders) 22nd of February 2024
An SNP-caused vacancy in one of the strongest Conservative wards in Scotland can only go one way – Conservative.
By-Election Preview: Dunblane and Bridge of Allan (Stirling) 25th of January 2024
A third vote in less then two years for this ward, the Conservatives won a March 2023 by-election here so it’s hard to envision them not winning a January 2024 one.
By-Election Result: Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Labour sweep to an easy victory in their first proper (nuances of STV in mind) council-level victory over the SNP since the change in First Minister, whilst a Conservative collapse put the Greens within touching distance of third place.
By-Election Result: South Kintyre
An Independent storms to victory to succeed her father, whilst the SNP and Conservatives slump to record lows in the ward.
By-Election Preview: Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig (North Lanarkshire) 16th of November 2023
The first genuine SNP vs Labour defence at council level of the year looks set to be another Labour victory, on a council the SNP have hardly had their troubles to seek over the past 18 months.
By-Election Result: Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Labour absolutely romp home in a stunning victory that leaves the SNP badly bruised in the face of a massive majority and steep swing against them.
By-Election Preview: South Kintyre (Argyll and Bute) 2nd of November 2023
A very popular local Independent leaves the door wide open for the SNP, Conservatives, or perhaps even his daughter.
By-Election Result: Tain and Easter Ross
A Lib Dem vacancy in the historically Independent Highlands proved the perfect opportunity to add to the non-partisan bloc on the council.