Candidates confirmed for Stockton-on-Tees by-elections
A total of 23 candidates will contest five vacant seats in five wards in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council by-elections on Thursday 6 May 2021.
The candidates who will contest the vacancies are:
Billingham West Ward
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
Mark William BELLERBY | Independent |
Giles HARRIS | Independent |
Paul Thomas HENDERSON | Independent |
Paul Adrian JENKINS | Labour Party |
John Gerard MCDERMOTTROE | Reform UK |
Raymond Joseph PENN | Liberal Democrats |
Lee SPENCE | The Conservative Party Candidate |
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree Ward
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
Matthew Alan EVES | Liberal Democrats |
Craig Thomas HARKER | Independent |
Ben LAMB | Labour Party |
Hugo Thomas STRATTON | The Conservative Party Candidate |
Hartburn Ward
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
Michael ELLIOTT | Reform UK |
Shakeel HUSSAIN | Labour Party |
Niall INNES | The Conservative Party Candidate |
Western Parishes Ward
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
Steve MATTHEWS | The Conservative Party Candidate |
Andrew Frederick STEPHENSON | Independent |
Stephen George THOMPSON | Labour Party |
Yarm Ward
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
Tony BELL-BERRY | Independent |
Gail Andrea CHANDLER | Labour Party |
Dan FAGAN | The Conservative Party Candidate |
Alan GALLAFANT | Independent |
Christopher Robert JOHNSON | Independent |
Adam KEARNEY | Liberal Democrats |
Residents of these wards who wish to vote in their by-election must apply to register by Monday 19 April.
Those who are registered to vote and would like to vote by post or postal proxy must apply by 5pm on Tuesday 20 April.
Those who are registered to vote and would like to vote by proxy must apply by 5pm on Tuesday 27 April.
Registration is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete. You'll need to provide your date of birth and National Insurance number.
Complete your registration online at or if you need assistance you can call the Voter Registration helpline on 01642 526196 or email electoral@stockton.gov.uk
For more information, including a list of polling stations for each ward, visit Elections and voting.
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