Seven candidates confirmed for Wigan council by-election

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Seven candidates will contest a Wigan council by-election in Hindley Green ward on 12 November.

Seven candidates have been confirmed for the Wigan council by-election in Hindley Green ward, scheduled for Thursday, 12 November. The by-election was called following the death last month of Bob Brierley, an independent who had represented the ward for 22 years. The seat would have remained vacant until the next local elections in May 2027 had at least two eligible voters not requested the by-election in writing.

The candidates standing include Bonnie Clarke for Reform UK, who also lives in the ward. Labour's John Vickers, who has previously represented the ward and represented the borough on the Bee Network board, is also contesting the seat. Restore Britain is fielding Rebecca Shepherd, who stood as the party's candidate in the Makerfield parliamentary by-election won by Andy Burnham. Candidates will also stand representing the Greens, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and as an Independent.

In May this year, Reform UK won the seat with Liam Clarke polling 1,878 votes, with Labour's John Vickers second on 1,172 votes. The result of the by-election will not alter the control of the full council.

How it is being reported

• Full list of candidates confirmed for Wigan's forthcoming council by-electionThe seven contenders for next month’s Hindley Green by-election have been confirmedWigan Today · 19 Oct, 21:37
• Full list of candidates confirmed for Wigan council by-electionA seat for Hindley Green ward is being consested in NovemberManchester Evening News · 19 Oct, 18:39

In this story: Wigan · Hindley Green · Bob Brierley · Bonnie Clarke · John Vickers · Rebecca Shepherd · Reform UK · Labour

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