Recent elections
Election of a borough councillor for West Thamesmead
Thursday 19 December 2024
Details
| Vacant seats | 1 |
| Electorate | 6927 |
| Ballot papers issued | 1032 |
| Turnout | 14.9% |
Results
| Candidate name | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Day | Liberal Democrats | 336 |
| Siama Gulnar Qadar | Local Conservatives | 82 |
| Ruth Handyside | Reform UK | 92 |
| Anji Melanie Petersen | The Green Party | 55 |
| Jahdia Spencer | Labour Party | 464 (Elected) |
Rejected ballot papers
| Reason for rejection | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| Want of an offical mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
View the official Declaration of result of poll
Local elections
The next local elections are scheduled for May 2026.