Date set for Cramlington by-election after councillor’s resignationVoters in Cramlington South West are set to go to the polls next monthView Image Ballot boxes in Northumberland (Image: Michael Muncaster)A date has been confirmed for a by-election in Cramlington triggered by a Reform councillor’s resignation on health grounds. Voters in the Cramlington South West ward will head to the polls for the by-election on April 16. Coun Knowles, who won the new seat for Reform last May, confirmed his resignation last week. ‌While most councils in the North East have a full set of elections in May this year, Northumberland held all-out elections last year and therefore has no elections at all. Article continues belowThe Greens, who currently have two councillors in Northumberland, are on 16% while the Liberal Democrats, who have three councillors on the county council, are on 13%.

Source: Daily Mirror March 06, 2026 16:50 UTC