Candidates named for two by-elections to be held in Sleaford
There will be seven candidates standing in a by-election to fill a vacant seat on North Kesteven District Council in Sleaford’s Westholme Ward.
The vacancy arose following the death of former ward Councillor Ann Mear and the poll will take place on Thursday, March 12 between 7am and 10pm.
The candidates will be: Anthony Brand (Independent), Sandy Buchanan (Reform UK), Dave Darmon (Lincolnshire Independents – Sleaford), Susan Elizabeth Hislop (Liberal Democrats), Ian Leach (The Green Party), Alex Tugwell (Independent), and Mark Webster (Local Conservatives).
You can find more information at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/SleafordWestholme2026
A by-election is also set to be held for Sleaford Town Council’s Quarrington Ward on Wednesday, March 4. Polling will be between 7am and 10pm.
There will be four candidates standing, namely: Angela Rankin (Lincolnshire Independents – Sleaford), Paul Sixsmith (Reform UK), Jo Thompson (The Green Party), and James Conlon Turton (Local Conservatives).