Election of a councillor for the Withington ward
Notice of poll and situation of polling stations
A poll for the election of a City Councillor for the Withington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Garcia de Bustos | (address in the district of Manchester) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Rebecca J Spencer (+) Michael G J Spencer (++) |
| Angela Gartside | 20 Darlington Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 1JB | Labour Party | Rose A Godkin (+) Norman P Godkin (++) |
| Beth Hartness | 50 Beverly Road, Manchester, M14 6TG | The Green Party | Sinead U C Brady (+) Archie R Cannon (++) |
| April Preston | 13 Brookleigh Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4NZ | Liberal Democrats | Lorraine Paterson (+) Samuel G Easterby‑Smith (++) |
| Charlie Southwood | 2B Kingswood Road, Ladybarn, Manchester, M14 6SB | Reform UK | Charles L Southwood (+) Bridget E Farren (++) |
Polling stations
| Polling station | Polling station number | Elector numbers |
|---|---|---|
| St Chad’s Church Hall, St Chads Road, Withington | 222 | 4WTA‑1 to 4WTA‑1260 |
| St Chad’s Church Hall, St Chads Road, Withington | 223 | 4WTA‑1261 to 4WTA‑2487 |
| Ladybarn Community Centre, Royle Street, Fallowfield | 224 | 4WTB‑1 to 4WTB‑1265 |
| Ladybarn Community Centre, Royle Street, Fallowfield | 225 | 4WTB‑1266 to 4WTB‑2400 |
| St Cuthbert Church Hall, 3 Palatine Road, Withington | 226 | 4WTC‑1 to 4WTC‑1644 |
| St Cuthbert Church Hall, 3 Palatine Road, Withington | 227 | 4WTC‑1645 to 4WTC‑3211 |
| Gandhi Hall, Brunswick Road, Withington | 228 | 4WTD‑1 to 4WTD‑1197 |
| Gandhi Hall, Brunswick Road, Withington | 229 | 4WTD‑1198 to 4WTD‑2213 |
Dated: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Tom Stannard, Returning Officer ``