I, Pam Donnelly, being the Returning Officer, give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is shown below.
Election of a City Councillor for Castle Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description, if any | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| GILLINGHAM, Martin John commonly known as GILLINGHAM, Martin |
Liberal Democrats | 391 |
| JENNINGS, Susan Mary | Reform UK | 695 |
| KIRKBY-TAYLOR, Amy | The Green Party | 1507 Elected |
| MARTIN, Richard | The Conservative Party Candidate | 432 |
| PHILPIN, Laura | Labour Party | 409 |
* If elected, the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
| Reason | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| A - want of an official mark | 0 |
| B - voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 7 |
| Total | 7 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 8580
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:
And I do hereby declare that KIRKBY-TAYLOR, Amy is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer