Wyboston ward by-election

An election was held on Thursday 29 June 2023 across the Wyboston Borough ward.

Notice of Poll and situation of polling stations (PDF)

Statement as to Persons Nominated (PDF)

Notice of Election Agents (PDF)

The count took place after the close of poll at Wyboston Village Hall. 

Results

Election for the Borough Councillors for Wyboston Ward

I, Laura Church, being the Returning Officer at the Election of Borough Councillors for the Wyboston ward held on Thursday 29 June May 2023, do hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each Candidate at the Election is as follows:

Name of Candidate Description Number of Votes Recorded*

Cox, Julie

The Conservative Party Candidate

610 (Elected)

Nicholls, Ian

Labour Party

34

Townsend, Thomas 

Liberal Democrat Focus Team

323

* If elected the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.

The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows: Number of ballot papers
A Want of official mark  
B Voting for more candidates than the voter was entitled to  2
C Writing or mark by which voter could be identified   
D Being unmarked  3
E Rejected in part  
Total 5

Vacant seats: 1 Electorate: 2860 Turnout: 34%

I duly declare Julie Cox has been elected as a councillor for the Wyboston Ward. 

Dated: Thursday 29 June 2023

Laura Church

Returning Officer, BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL, BOROUGH HALL, CAULDWELL STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 9AP