Forthcoming By-Elections

We aim to list all forthcoming local authority by-elections, so if you know of any, use the tab below to let us know. Tell us who held the seat, the Lib Dem candidate’s name and, if possible, the name/contact details of who people should get in touch with if they want to help.

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City of Edinburgh Council, Southside / Newington – 3 September 2026

September 3, 2026

SNP seat. Cause: Resignation

Liberal Democrat candidate: Artie Khovanov

City of Edinburgh Council, Portobello / Craigmillar – 3 September 2026

September 3, 2026

SNP seat. Cause: Resignation

Liberal Democrat candidate: Liss Owen

South Lanarkshire Counicl, Avondale and Stonehouse – 17 September 2026

September 17, 2026

Independent seat.

Lib Dem candidate: David Glennie

To help please contact Cllr Robert Brown on robert.brown153@gmail.com

Highland UA, Wick and East Caithness – 1 October 2026

October 1, 2026

Independent seat. Cause: Resignation