Election of a councillor for the Gorton and Abbey Hey ward
Notice of poll and situation of polling stations
A poll for the election of a City Councillor for the Gorton and Abbey Hey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hughes | 1 Midgley Avenue, Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8XP | Labour and Co‑operative Party | Julie Reid (+) Ryan A Hughes (++) |
| Paul Lajszczak | 148 Palmerston Street, Manchester, M12 6AR | Reform UK | Kevin Drinkwater (+) Michelle Kozak (++) |
| Chris Ogden | (address in the district of Manchester) | The Green Party | Alison M Wolfenden (+) Cindy Turner‑Taylor (++) |
| Jackie Pearcey | (address in the district of Manchester) | Liberal Democrats | Maria T Turner (+) Charles W Turner (++) |
| Shahab Raz | (address in the district of Manchester) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Usman Arshed (+) Julie A Akers (++) |
Polling stations
| Polling station | Polling station number | Elector numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church Hall, Blackwin Street, West Gorton | 112 | 6GAA‑1 to 6GAA‑2112 |
| Gorton Library (Gorton Hub), 27 Garratt Way, Gorton | 113 | 6GAB‑1 to 6GAB‑2577 |
| Gorton North Sure Start Centre (St James site), Stelling Street, Gorton | 114 | 6GAC‑1 to 6GAC‑2904 |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton | 115 | 6GAD‑1 to 6GAD‑1486 |
| TDS Cheer & Dance Studio, 194–196 Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton | 116 | 6GAE‑1 to 6GAE‑1974 |
| Aspinal Methodist Church, Reddish Lane, Gorton | 117 | 6GAF‑1 to 6GAF‑2299 |
| Sacred Heart & St Francis Parish Hall, Levenshulme Road, Manchester | 118 | 6GAG‑1 to 6GAG‑999 |
Dated: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Tom Stannard, Returning Officer