The Conservatives sweep to a solid victory in what had last year been a tight race against the SNP, whilst the Greens take a much heavier hit than they should be happy with in one of their core wards.
Stirling
By-Election Preview: Dunblane and Bridge of Allan (Stirling) 16th of March 2023
The sad passing of an SNP councillor has triggered what could be a real nailbiter of a by-election, with both SNP and Conservatives in contention.
Wards Worth Watching: Stirling
A narrow Conservative 2017 win in the Westminster seat was overturned by the SNP in 2019. They’ll be aiming to repeat that feat here, whilst Labour seek recovery and the Greens try for a group of councillors.
Forth & Endrick By-Election Result
Somewhat overshadowed by the Holyrood election, a by-election in rural Stirling delivered an expected Conservative victory, though with the SNP running them close.
Forth and Endrick (Stirling) By-Election, 06/05/2021
Falling on the same day as the Holyrood vote, this by-election in a rural Stirling ward is likely to go the Conservatives way.