Election of a councillor for the Didsbury West ward
Notice of poll and situation of polling stations
A poll for the election of a City Councillor for the Didsbury West ward will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
The number of councillors to be elected is one.
Candidates
| Name of candidate | Address | Description | Proposer and seconder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barakat Elkhalifa | (address in the district of Manchester) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Sarah L Haynes (+) Christopher C Williams (++) |
| John Leech | 53b Manley Road, Manchester, M16 8HP | Liberal Democrats | Sebastian G Bate (+) Richard M Kilpatrick (++) |
| Adam Snape | (address in the district of Manchester) | The Green Party | Rose P W McMillan (+) Frederick W J Rainbow (++) |
| Martin William Sykes | (address in the district of Manchester) | Reform UK | Jonathan P Rebbeck (+) Jean‑Jacques Harris (++) |
| Ben Williams | (address in the district of Manchester) | Labour Party | David C Ellison (+) Timothy P O’Brien (++) |
Polling stations
| Polling station | Polling station number | Elector numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Didsbury Central Mosque, 271 Burton Road, Manchester | 98 | 4DWA‑1 to 4DWA‑2341 |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School, 141 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester | 99 | 4DWB‑1 to 4DWB‑1563 |
| Christ Church Parish Hall, Princess Road (entrance on Darley Avenue), West Didsbury | 100 | 4DWC‑1 to 4DWC‑877 |
| St James and Emmanuel Church Parish Centre, 6 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury | 101 | 4DWD‑1 to 4DWD‑2128 |
| Ivy Manchester Church, Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury | 102 | 4DWE‑2 to 4DWE‑1478 |
| Ivy Manchester Church, Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury | 103 | 4DWE‑1479 to 4DWE‑2884 |
| Cavendish Primary School, Cavendish Road, West Didsbury | 104 | 4DWF‑1 to 4DWF‑1348 |
| Cavendish Primary School, Cavendish Road, West Didsbury | 105 | 4DWF‑1349 to 4DWF‑2319 |
Dated: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Tom Stannard, Returning Officer