Candidates confirmed for Northumberland by-election triggered after Amble councillor passed away
Political parties have confirmed their candidates for the upcoming county council by-election in the Amble ward.
It comes ahead of polling day on October 1.
The contest was triggered by the death of Reform UK councillor Arty Hume, who passed away on July 29 at the age of 71.
Cllr Hume was first elected in May 2025 as Reform made significant gains to become the council’s official opposition. He defeated Labour and Co-op Incumbent Terry Clark 44.4% of the vote in 2025 – a majority of 69 votes. The county-wide election saw Labour fall to just eight seats across Northumberland.
Reform, The Conservatives and Labour are all standing in the seat alongside Restore Britain.
The full list of candidates is as follows: Michael Joyce – Restore; Warren Ladyman – Reform UK; Jenny Richards – Conservatives; Amy Spriggs – Labour.
The by-election will be held on the same day as one in Ashington’s Hirst ward, triggered after incumbent John Allen failed to turn up to any meetings for six months. Due to the current makeup of the council, there is no prospect of the balance of power shifting from the two elections.
The Conservatives currently remain the largest party with 28 seats. Reform are the official opposition with 18 seats, followed by Labour on eight.
Anyone wishing to register to vote must do so by midnight on Tuesday, September 15. The deadline to register as a candidate passed on Friday.
Postal vote applications and amendments must reach the council by Wednesday, September 16. Applications to vote via proxy must reach the local authority by Wednesday, September 23, although emergency applications can be made until polling day.