Council by-election · Thursday, 1 October 2026
Northumberland County: Amble ward
4 candidates. Same page for each, in ballot-paper order.
At the election of Thursday, 1 May 2025, this seat was won by 69 votes (6% of votes cast); turnout was 31%. Past results describe the past; each election is a new contest.
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This is a council seat. A councillor's win changes what the council decides: council tax, housing repairs and allocations, planning, social care, schools admissions, parking, bins, libraries. It does not change national tax, benefits or NHS policy, so this page shows only positions published for this council election, and no national party pledges are implied.
No sourced positions have been published for this ballot yet, so every candidate shows the same empty slots. Every claim that appears carries its source, date and exact quotation; see the public ledger.
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How this vote is counted: first past the post. One cross; the candidate with the most votes wins.Worked example
Every ballot with one cross is counted for that candidate. The one with the most votes wins, even without a majority. Example: A 4,000, B 3,900, C 2,100. A wins with 40% of the vote; the 60% cast for others elect nobody. There are no second preferences; a vote for a candidate who does not win has no further effect.
Michael Anthony Joyce
Restore Britain
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Michael Anthony Joyce
Restore Britain
In their own words
No statement to voters supplied to Democracy Club.
Where this information comes from
Positions are quoted from the candidate's or party's own published material and official records, each with its source. Candidates and their agents can also submit sourced statements, published as written once we confirm they appear at the cited address. Submit a statement.
Published positions on the nine topics
Nothing published that we could source, yet. A councillor sits on the council that sets council tax and decides planning, housing repairs and allocations, social care, bins, parking, libraries and, in most areas, school admissions. It cannot change national tax, benefits or NHS policy.
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- Look yourself: the council's election notices · the party's site · leaflets archived for this area (electionleaflets.org, a Democracy Club project).
Warren Ladyman
Reform UK
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Warren Ladyman
Reform UK
In their own words
Warren Ladyman grew up in Amble. His mother and sister lives here too. He knew and was friends with the previous incumbent, Arty Hume, whose sad passing triggered this by-election. Warren is in tune with local issues, particularly the lack of infrastructure, despite all the new homes being built. He is determined to fight for his constituents for improved GP services to allow patients to be seen locally instead of Hadston or elsewhere. When elected, Warren will join the fight to save money in County Hall through local government efficiencies. Vote for change, vote for Warren, vote Reform 🇬🇧 🗳
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Where this information comes from
Positions are quoted from the candidate's or party's own published material and official records, each with its source. Candidates and their agents can also submit sourced statements, published as written once we confirm they appear at the cited address. Submit a statement.
Published positions on the nine topics
Nothing published that we could source, yet. A councillor sits on the council that sets council tax and decides planning, housing repairs and allocations, social care, bins, parking, libraries and, in most areas, school admissions. It cannot change national tax, benefits or NHS policy.
- Are you this candidate, or their agent? Send us a sourced statement; it is published as written.
- Look yourself: the council's election notices · the party's site · leaflets archived for this area (electionleaflets.org, a Democracy Club project).
Jenny Richards
The Conservative Party Candidate
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Jenny Richards
The Conservative Party Candidate
In their own words
No statement to voters supplied to Democracy Club.
Where this information comes from
Positions are quoted from the candidate's or party's own published material and official records, each with its source. Candidates and their agents can also submit sourced statements, published as written once we confirm they appear at the cited address. Submit a statement.
Published positions on the nine topics
Nothing published that we could source, yet. A councillor sits on the council that sets council tax and decides planning, housing repairs and allocations, social care, bins, parking, libraries and, in most areas, school admissions. It cannot change national tax, benefits or NHS policy.
- Are you this candidate, or their agent? Send us a sourced statement; it is published as written.
- Look yourself: the council's election notices · the party's site · leaflets archived for this area (electionleaflets.org, a Democracy Club project).
Amy Spriggs
Labour Party
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Amy Spriggs
Labour Party
In their own words
Amble and the surrounding area mean so much to me. This is the area I love, where I’ve grown up, gone to school, worked and lived all my life. To now have the opportunity to put myself forward to represent the community I call home is something I’m incredibly proud of.
If I’m fortunate enough to be elected, I want to bring a positive, hardworking and constructive approach to the role — listening to local people, getting things done and always putting our communities first.
I also want to build a strong working relationship with councillors in neighbouring wards. Our communities are closely connected, and I believe we achieve far more when we work together as a team rather than allowing ward boundaries to get in the way.
I can’t thank Scott Dickinson enough for his encouragement, support and advice to this point. Having worked alongside Scott over the last five years, I’ve seen first-hand just how much can be achieved through hard work, determination and strong community relationships.
I’m excited for the weeks ahead, to get out there, speak to residents and listen to what matters to you.
Amble is my home. I’m proud of where I come from, and I’d be incredibly proud to have the opportunity to represent it.
Where this information comes from
Positions are quoted from the candidate's or party's own published material and official records, each with its source. Candidates and their agents can also submit sourced statements, published as written once we confirm they appear at the cited address. Submit a statement.
Published positions on the nine topics
Nothing published that we could source, yet. A councillor sits on the council that sets council tax and decides planning, housing repairs and allocations, social care, bins, parking, libraries and, in most areas, school admissions. It cannot change national tax, benefits or NHS policy.
- Are you this candidate, or their agent? Send us a sourced statement; it is published as written.
- Look yourself: the council's election notices · the party's site · leaflets archived for this area (electionleaflets.org, a Democracy Club project).
Last time in this seat: election of Thursday, 1 May 2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Hume (elected) | Reform UK | 514 | 44.4% |
| Terry Clark | Labour and Co-operative Party | 445 | 38.4% |
| Jenny Richards | Conservative and Unionist Party | 199 | 17.2% |
1,158 valid votes, turnout 31%. Result data from Democracy Club (source). Past results describe the past; each election is a new contest.
Go deeper: independent sources
Cross-cutting: polling, fact-checking, parliamentary research
- Commons Library: constituency data dashboards
- electionleaflets.org: archive of election leaflets, searchable by area
- Electoral Commission: political finance register (donations, loans, spending)
- Full Fact
- House of Commons Library research briefings
- Institute for Government
- Ipsos Issues Index: what the public says matters most
- LG Inform: council performance and finance data
- Local Elections Archive Project: every council result since 2002
- mySociety Local Intelligence Hub: data by constituency
- UK Parliament: Commons votes (every division, how each MP voted)
- UK Parliament: petitions, with signatures by constituency