Item 8 Results of Local Government By-Election held on 15 May 2025
West Dunbartonshire Council · 18 June 2025
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council: 18 June 2025 Subject: Results of Local Government By-election held on 15 May 2025 1. Purpose 1.1 This report provides the Council with information on the result of the Local Government by-election held in the Clydebank Waterfront Ward on 15 May 2025. 2. Recommendation 2.1 The Council is asked to note the result of the by-election held on 15 May as detailed in paragraph 4 of the report below. 3. Background 3.1 A by-election was held in Clydebank Waterfront Ward to elect a councillor to replace the vacancy created by the resignation of Councillor James McElhill. 3.2 The resignation resulted in a number of vacancies and have been filled following the election. 4. Main Issues 4.1 The method used to elect a local Councillor was the Single Transferable Vote (Weighted Inclusive Gregory model) which required the electorate to vote by order of preference. The result of the local by-election was as follows: Candidates Total Votes prior to election or exclusion Eryn Browning, Scottish Greens 83 Kevin Crawford, Scottish National Party (SNP) 1331 Kristopher Duncan, Alba Party for independence, 51 Maureen McGlinchey, Scottish Labour Party 822 Andrew Joseph Muir, Scottish Family Party 25 David Smith, Reform UK 919 Cameron Eoin Stewart, Scottish Liberal Democrats 167 Brian Walker, Scottish Conservative and Unionist 87 ITEM 8
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Kevin Crawford, Scottish National Party (SNP) was elected at Stage 7. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no implications for employees of the Council. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 There are no financial or procurements implications. All elected member posts have been included in the budget for 2025/26 which is showing an underspend due to this vacancy. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 As the by-election has been completed, there is no requirement for a risk analysis. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 There are no equalities impacts arising from the reporting of the by-election results. 9. Consultation 9.1 Officers from finance and legal services have been consulted on the content of this report. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 This report has no direct impact on the Council’s strategic priorities. Alan Douglas Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Date: 16 May 2025 Person to Contact: George Hawthorn, Manager of Democratic and Registration Services, Council Offices, Dumbarton. Telephone No. 01389-737204 or e-mail: george.hawthorn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Background paper: None Appendix: None Wards Affected: Ward 6 - Clydebank Waterfront