NLive Radio local elections coverage

NLive Radio is will be covering the by election for the Hackleton and Roade ward of West Northamptonshire taking place on the 7th of May 2026

Keep an eye on our social media, website, and our politics show for coverage, we are looking to speak to all of the candidates over the coming weeks, as well as other elections coverage.

People living in the Hackleton and Roade ward will be able to vote for a new councillor to represent their area, which includes Milton Malsor, Blisworth, Shutlanger, Stoke Bruerne, Ashton, Roade, Hartwell, Courteenhall, Quinton and Hackleton.

The candidates standing for the by-election are:

Maggie Clubley – The Conservative Party Candidate

Peter French – Labour and Co-operative Party

Ron Johnson – Independent

Dave Pearson – Green Party

Stephen Gordon Shellabear – Liberal Democrats

Laura Christine Weston – Reform UK

The deadline for Hackleton and Roade residents registering to vote is Monday 20 April. Postal vote applications need to be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April and the deadline to apply for a proxy vote (when someone votes on your behalf) is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.

All residents planning to vote at polling stations on the day of the by-election are reminded that they need to bring photo ID to do so, such as a passport or driving licence, Alternatively they can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate online.

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