LIVE from Tottington as by election result expected overnight

Polling stations in the Tottington by election closed at 10pm, with counting getting under-way and a result expected we believe at about 1.30am.

Voters across Tottington, Walshaw and Affetside went to the polls today, Thursday 2nd April, to elect a new representative to Bury Council following the resignation of former councillor Luis McBriar.

Polling stations have been open from 7am until 10pm, with ballot boxes being transported to the count where verification and counting is taking place overnight.

Five candidates are contesting the seat, representing Labour, the Conservatives, the Green Party, Reform UK and Together for Bury.

Turnout figures are expected to be released alongside the final result once counting has been completed.

The by-election comes ahead of wider local elections scheduled across the borough in May, where a further set of council seats will be contested.

Newly elected Councillor George Martin for Reform UK Bury, pictured with Reform UK Bury Leader, Councillor Jack Rydeheard, after what was a very successful evening for the party.

The results are in full.

The winning candidate is marked in bold.

Chief Executive of Bury Council, and Returning Officer, Lynne Ridsdale, announcing the results of the Tottington by-election.

It has now been confirmed that the turnout is 31%, with a total of 2354 votes. 

Speaking to the Leader of the Bury Reform UK, Cllr Jack Rydeheard, he said he is 'cautiously optimistic' on the result this evening.

The ballot boxes have begun to arrive in the Peel Room at Bury Town Hall. Verification of ballot papers has begun, we will then learn the turnout of today's election. 

We're bringing you live coverage this evening from Bury Town Hall, covering the by-election count and results.

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