Voters in this area heading to the polls this week to pick between Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and Reform
Voters in Gosport will be going to the polls this Thursday, January 15 to vote in a ward by-election.
The residents of Bridgemary ward of Gosport borough will be voting for a candidate to replace Councillor Bob Maynard, 76, who died suddenly last November.
Liberal Democrat Cllr Maynard represented Bridgemary since 2022 and served on the council’s community and environment board as vice-chair.
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The candidates standing represent the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Reform UK parties.
There are currently 28 seats on Gosport Borough Council, with two councillors responsible for each of the 14 wards. The 27 seats are made up of 14 Liberal Democrat, 11 Conservative and 2 Labour councillors.
The candidates for the Gosport Borough Council, Bridgemary ward by-election are listed alphabetically by party as follows:
- Conservative Party candidate – Kath Jones
- Labour Party candidate – Claire Percival
- Liberal Democrat Party candidate – Steve Marshall
- Reform UK Party candidate – Paul Carter
Residents in the Bridgemary ward who are eligible can vote on the day from 7am to 10pm.
Voters need to bring an accepted form of voter ID to receive their ballot paper.
The council has issued guidance on what forms of voter ID are accepted, available on the council website.
Further information about the by-election can be found on the council’s official by-election portal at gosport.gov.uk