The most surprising of our end of term by-elections comes from a last-minute resignation, where the Conservatives seem the clear favourites, with their only real challengers likely to be an Independent.
By-elections
Back Catalogue Bonus: Tain and Easter Ross 28th of September 2017
The first of a spate of “councillor elected in May becomes an MP in June” by-elections back in 2017 saw a popular Lib Dem pave the way for the speedy return of a local Independent.
CANCELLED! By-Election Preview: Paisley Southeast (Renfrewshire) 14th of December 2021
This by-election has been cancelled! A fitting end to what was quite a saga.
Back Catalogue Bonus: Fortissat 7th of September 2017
For this dip into the archives, we look at the Curious Case of the Conservative Councillor Who (C)Wasn’t, which led to a dramatic but ultimately pointless little success story for a minor party.
By-Election Preview: Fort William and Ardnamurchan (Highland) 2nd of December 2021
The very sad passing of a Conservative councillor gives one of the final by-elections of the term everyone would rather not have had to hold, which is likely to be won by either the SNP or a typical Highland Independent.
Back Catalogue Bonus: Cardonald 7th of September 2017
2017’s second by-election arose in tragic circumstances, but saw Labour effect a remarkable turnaround from an unprecedented second place back into first.
Back Catalogue Bonus: Elgin City North 13th of July 2017
In the first entry looking back at 2017’s pre-BBS by-elections, we encounter a time waster that packed it in after four days.
By-Election Result: Falkirk South
Labour’s continued difficulties saw gains for both the SNP and Conservatives, but a much narrower contest in first preferences disguised little change from 2017 after transfers, with the SNP effectively holding the seat.
By-Election Preview: Falkirk South 14th of October 2021
The departure of the ward’s long-serving but third-placed Labour councillor sets up a comparatively rare for the Central Belt SNP-Conservative contest.
By-Election Result: Mid-Formartine
An SNP vacancy opened the door for a broadly expected Conservative victory, in a typical Aberdeenshire by-election.