Shirley ward by-election results

Shirley ward in Southampton went to the polls on 10 October 2024 to elect a new member of Southampton City Council

A by-election took place following the resignation of Councillor Satvir Kaur.

George Percival, representing the Liberal Democrats, was elected. They will serve the remaining term created by the vacancy until May 2027.

The full results are as follows:

  • Maggie Fricker - Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition Party - 44 votes
  • Andrew Hetherton - Local Conservatives - 770 votes
  • Barrie Margetts - Green Party - 241 votes
  • George Percival - Liberal Democrats - 1249 votes (elected)
  • Andrew Pope - Independent - 117 votes
  • Victoria Ugwoeme - Labour Party - 764 votes

The new make-up of Southampton City Council is as follows:

  • Labour - 35 councillors
  • Conservative - 10 councillors
  • Liberal Democrats - 5 councillors
  • Green Party - 1 councillor

You can find more information on the elections webpages.