Elections to the District Council are held 'by thirds', i.e. a third of the Council's seats are contested each year, which happens 3 years out of every 4.
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Last Updated: 28/02/2019
ElectionsElections to the District Council are held 'by thirds', i.e. a third of the Council's seats are contested each year, which happens 3 years out of every 4.
District elections were held on 3rd May 2018, the results for which can be viewed below.
The next scheduled local elections take place on 2nd May, 2019.
European Parliamentary elections will also be held on 23rd May, 2019.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Cannock Chase District (second third) | Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime | Staffordshire County Council | UK Parliamentary Election |
Cannock Chase Parish/Town Councils | Cannock Chase District (final third) |
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Rugeley Town Council By-Election 30/08/18
Etching Hill Parish Ward
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| LYONS, Olivia | Conservatives | 629 - ELECTED |
| MARTIN, Christine Elizabeth | Labour | 160 |
Turnout: 15.89%
Cannock Chase District Council Elections 03/05/18
Brereton and Ravenhill
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| FISHER, Paul Anthony | Liberal Democrat | 614 - ELECTED |
| NORTHWAY, Lorraine | Conservative | 404 |
| PRESTWOOD, Jacqueline | Labour | 449 |
| THOMAS-DEAN, Sarah Amanda Jane | UKIP | 80 |
Turnout: 29.76%
Cannock East
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CARMICHAEL, Arlette Marie | Green | 68 |
| DAVIS, Muriel Ann | Labour and Co-op | 680 - ELECTED |
| HOWES, Mick | UKIP | 109 |
| McMAHON, Johnny | Conservative | 505 |
Turnout: 25.65
Cannock North
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, Frank William Charles | Labour | 791 - ELECTED |
| KRUSKONJIC, Petar | Conservative | 364 |
| WINTER, Jodie Elizabeth | Green | 118 |
Turnout: 23.38%
Cannock South
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| DAWKINS, John | Conservative | 575 |
| WARD, Scarlett Elizabeth | Green | 89 |
| WHITTAKER, Kev | UKIP | 123 |
| WITTON, Paul Thomas | Labour | 679 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 24.60%
Cannock West
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| FRONDIGOUN, Edmund Philip Pawlak | Labour | 462 |
| SMITH, Maire Theresa | Green | 128 |
| SUTTON, Hyra Mary | Conservative | 1335 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 33.81%
Etching Hill and The Heath
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ANSELL, Pat | Liberal Democrat | 153 |
| SHERIDAN, Michael Edward | Green Party | 110 |
| STARTIN, Paul David | Conservative | 797 - ELECTED |
| WINTER, Jeffrey | Labour | 379 |
Turnout: 27.78%
Hawks Green
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CROPP, Eloise Siobhan | Green | 86 |
| HEWITT, Phil | Conservative | 727 - ELECTED |
| MILLS, Josh | Labour and Co-op | 344 |
| PERCOX, Dave | UKIP | 74 |
Turnout: 22.68%
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BEARDMORE, Kenny | Green | 76 |
| BULLOCK, Les | Labour and Co-op | 445 |
| BUTTERY, Martyn Stephen | Conservative | 512 - ELECTED |
| MORRIS, Dave | UKIP | 132 |
Turnout: 24.50%
Hednesford Green Heath
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMSON, George | Labour and Co-op | 591 - ELECTED |
| DEAN, Marg | UKIP | 31 |
| JONES, Bryan | Conservative | 519 |
| MUCKLEY, Andrea Michelle | Green | 68 |
| TURVILLE, Ronald Charles | Independent | 29 |
Turnout: 28.05%
Hednesford North
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CARTWRIGHT, Sheila Margaret | Labour | 635 - ELECTED |
| DUNNETT, Mandy | Green | 274 |
| YATES, Wendy | Conservative | 472 |
Turnout: 26.15%
Norton Canes
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| FITZGERALD, Adrienne Ann | Conservative | 747 |
| PREECE, John Philip Thomas Leslie | Labour and Co-op | 960 - ELECTED |
| TAPPER, Glen Gary | Green | 72 |
Turnout: 30.84%
Rawnsley
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BATE, Aaron John | Labour | 329 |
| JACKSON, Mick | UKIP | 59 |
| JONES, Val | Conservative | 439 |
| WILKINSON, Claire Louise | Green | 480 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 35.26%
Western Springs
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ANSELL, Ken | Liberal Democrat | 50 |
| GREEN, Kieran Michael | Labour | 368 |
| GROCOTT, Mick | Independent | 362 |
| LYONS, Olivia | Conservative | 839 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 31.75%
Staffordshire County Council By-Election 07/09/18
Hednesford and Rawnsley Division
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMSON, George | Labour | 1454 |
| ANSELL, Pat | Liberal Democrat | 67 |
| BERNARD, John | UKIP | 175 |
| JONES, Bryan | Conservatives | 1484 - ELECTED |
| TURVILLE, Ron | Chase Independent Party | 65 |
| WOODHEAD, Paul | Green Party | 1316 |
Turnout: 4572 (19.98%)
Cannock Chase District Council By-Elections 07/09/18
Hednesford Green Heath Ward
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BRANSON, Robert | Green Party | 86 |
| JONES, Bryan | Conservatives | 301 |
| PERCOX, David | UKIP | 29 |
| TAIT, Linda | Labour | 359 - ELECTED |
| TURVILLE, Ron | Chase Independent Party | 42 |
Turnout: 821 (19.61%)
Hednesford South Ward
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARD, John | UKIP | 48 |
| CRABTREE, Stuart | Green Party | 513 - ELECTED |
| FRONDIGOUN, Patrick | Labout | 190 |
| HEWITT, Philip | Conservatives | 311 |
Turnout: 1068 (26.06%)
UK Parliamentary Election 10/06/17
| Candidate | Party | Number of Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, Paul Gregory | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 2,018 |
| DADGE, Paul Andrew | Labour Party | 17,927 |
| GREEN, Nat | Liberal Democrat | 794 |
| MILLING, Amanda Jane | Conservative Party | 26,318 - ELECTED |
| WOODHEAD, Paul | Green Party | 815 |
Previously held by: Amanda Milling (Conservative Party)
Percentage Turnout: 64.33%
Total Electorate: 74,540
Total Verified Votes: 47,950
Staffordshire County Council Elections (Cannock Chase Divisions) 04/05/17
Brereton and Ravenhill
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARD, Ann | UKIP | 207 |
| DUDSON, Alan | Labour | 941 - ELECTED |
| FISHER, Paul Anthony | Liberal Democrats | 618 |
| LYONS, Olivia | Conservatives | 838 |
Turnout: 27.59%
Cannock Town Centre
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| McGUINNESS, Trudie, Anne | Labour and Co-operative | 1154 |
| SMITH, Maire Theresa | Green Party | 168 |
| SNAPE, Paul Anthony | Conservatives | 1989 - ELECTED |
| WHITTAKER, Kevin John | UKIP | 305 |
Turnout: 31.35%
Cannock Villages
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| AINSWORTH, Mary Helen | Green Party | 110 |
| BERNARD, John David | UKIP | 333 |
| McMAHON, Johnny | Conservatives | 1420 - ELECTED |
| TODD, Diane May | Labour and Co-operative | 1023 |
Turnout: 27.54%
Chadsmoor
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWATER, Jim | Conservatives | 870 |
| DAVIS, Derek John | Labour and Co-operative | 1449 - ELECTED |
| ELSON, Jo | Green Party | 132 |
| MORRIS, Dave | UKIP | 408 |
Turnout: 26.86%
Etching Hill and The Heath
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BENNETT, Carl | Labour | 674 |
| BRANSON, Robert Anson | UKIP | 202 |
| JONES, Ray | Liberal Democrat | 249 |
| LEES, Michael Paul | Green Party | 70 |
| SUTHERLAND, Mike | Conservatives | 1590 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 29.91%
Hednesford and Rawnsley (Two Seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMSON, George | Labour and Co-operative | 1998 |
| ALLEN, Paul Gregory | UKIP | 530 |
| BURNETT, Graham | Conservatives | 2597 - ELECTED |
| CRABTREE, Stuart Karl | Green Party | 1482 |
| HEWITT, Phil | Conservatives | 2305 - ELECTED |
| MITCHELL, Christine | Labour and Co-operative | 1683 |
| PERCOX, Dave | UKIP | 555 |
| TURVILLE, Ann | Local Residents Putting The People First | 251 |
| TURVILLE, Ron | Local Residents Putting the People First | 168 |
| WOODHEAD, Paul Edward | Green Party | 1807 |
Turnout: 30.12%
Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Election 05/05/16
| Candidate | Description | Total First Preference Votes | Total Second Preference Votes | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMSON, George | Labour Party | 54,753 | 11,760 | 66,513 |
| ELLIS, Matthew | The Conservative Party Candidate | 63,123 | 11,877 | 75,000 - ELECTED |
Previously held by: Matthew Ellis (Conservative Party)
Turnout: 21.57%
Cannock Chase District Council Elections 05/05/16
Brereton and Ravenhill Ward
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| DUDSON, Alan | Labour | 478 - ELECTED |
| FISHER, Paul Anthony | Liberal Democrat | 475 |
| LEES, Michael Paul | Green | 34 |
| OWEN, Pam | Conservatives | 223 |
| THOMAS-DEAN, Sarah | UKIP | 302 |
Turnout: 30%
Cannock East
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| HEWITT, Phil | Conservatives | 315 |
| MITCHELL, Christine | Labour | 687 - ELECTED |
| MORRIS, Dave | UKIP | 495 |
| TAPPER, Glen Gary | Green | 42 |
Turnout: 30.1%
Cannock North
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALCOTT, Gordon | Labour | 760 - ELECTED |
| BRANSON, Rob | UKIP | 399 |
| JONES, Phil | Conservatives | 201 |
| WINTER, Jodie | Green | 68 |
Turnout: 26.09%
Cannock South
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| FREEMAN, Maureen Ann | Labour | 749 - ELECTED |
| HARRISON, Leo | Green | 46 |
| McMAHON, Johnny | Conservatives | 423 |
| WHITTAKER, Kev | UKIP | 389 |
Turnout: 27.69%
Cannock West
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, Paul | UKIP | 310 |
| FRONDIGOUN, Patrick Jozef Pawlak | Labour | 510 |
| SMITH, Clive Douglas | Conservatives | 982 - ELECTED |
| SMITH, Maire Theresa | Green | 102 |
Turnout: 33.91%
Etching Hill and The Heath
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| DAVIES, Danny | UKIP | 451 |
| JOHNSON, Justin | Conservatives | 500 - ELECTED |
| JONES, Ray | Liberal Democrat | 144 |
| THAWLEY, David Richard | Green | 47 |
| WINTER, Jeffrey | Labour | 389 |
Turnout: 29.53%
Hagley
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CRABTREE, Stuart Karl | Green | 36 |
| DEAKIN, Mark | UKIP | 234 |
| HUGHES, Robert | Conservatives | 175 |
| MARTIN, Christine | Labour | 409 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 25.95%
Hawks Green
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARD, Ann | UKIP | 419 |
| FREEMAN, Matthew James Martin | Labour | 374 |
| SNAPE, Dan | Conservatives | 483 - ELECTED |
| TUFT, Kelly Angharad | Green | 67 |
Turnout: 24.5%
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BEARDMORE, Kenny | Green | 71 |
| BERNARD, John | UKIP | 373 |
| BORTON, Helen | Conservatives | 310 |
| TODD, Diane | Labour | 505 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 26.5%
Hednesford North
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CARMICHAEL, Arlette Marie | Green | 59 |
| HARDMAN, Sue | UKIP | 382 |
| MOFFAT, James | Conservatives | 317 |
| PEARSON, Alan Raymond | Labour | 697 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 27.56%
Hednesford South
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| GAMBLE, Brian Geoffrey | Labour | 298 |
| LYONS, Olivia | Conservatives | 322 |
| WIGGIN, Grahame | UKIP | 213 |
| WOODHEAD, Paul | Green | 618 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 35.67%
Norton Canes
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| COX, Chris | UKIP | 444 |
| JENKING, Richard | Green | 59 |
| JONES, Val | Conservatives | 512 |
| STRETTON, Zaphne | Labour | 659 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 29.81%
Western Springs
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALLT, Sara | Conservatives | 456 |
| ANDERSON, Sara | Green | 72 |
| BENNETT, Carl | Labour | 503 - ELECTED |
| ROSE, Sarah | UKIP | 410 |
Turnout: 28.51%
Cannock Chase Parish and Town Councils' Elections 07/05/15
In the following areas no elections were held due to the number of candidates being equal to, or fewer than, the number of seats available (accordingly, all candidates listed on the 'Statement of Persons Nominated' were duly elected uncontested):
Full results for all contested and uncontested seats are detailed below:
Brereton and Ravenhill Parish Council
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ANSELL, Kenneth Arthur | Liberal Democrat | 645 |
| ANSELL, Patricia Anne | Liberal Democrat | 666 - ELECTED |
| BROWN, Ivy Jean | Liberal Democrat | 1020 - ELECTED |
| EASTON, Dorothy Mary | Liberal Democrat | 1276 - ELECTED |
| EASTON, Raymond | Liberal Democrat | 1408 - ELECTED |
| FARNARTH, Paul Horace | Liberal Democrat | 827 - ELECTED |
| FISHER, Anthony Paul | Liberal Democrat | 1419 - ELECTED |
| HARVEY, Caitlin | Liberal Democrat | 871 - ELECTED |
| HARVEY, Georgina | Liberal Democrat | 990 - ELECTED |
| JONES, Timothy Arthur | Liberal Democrat | 767 - ELECTED |
| MOLINEUX, Gerald Nickolas | Liberal Democrat | 1162 - ELECTED |
| NEVILLE, George William | UKIP | 1131 - ELECTED |
| PARTON, Neil Andrew | Liberal Democrat | 759 - ELECTED |
| SOUTHWELL, Hazel Josephine | Liberal Democrat | 809 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 61.03%
Bridgtown Parish Council
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| ASKEW, Adrian John | Independent Resident |
| FREEMAN, Maureen Ann | Labour |
| HARRISON, Leo | Green |
| SMITH, Alison Jane | Independent Resident |
| SMITH, Eddie | Independent Resident |
| WHITTAKER, Kev | UKIP |
Brindley Heath Parish Council
Brindley Village
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| BALLETT, David Alec | - |
| PEARSON, Alan Raymond | Labour |
| TURVILLE, Ann | - |
| TURVILLE, Ron | Independent |
Chase Side
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| ADAMS, Paul Michael | Independent |
| COTTON, David John | Independent |
Cannock Wood Parish Council
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| ALLEN, Maureen Ellen | - |
| ANSELL, Pat | Liberal Democrat |
| BAMFORD, Ian Anthony | - |
| GREEN, Avril | - |
| HARDMAN, Bill | UKIP |
| JANES, Sue | Independent |
| POYNTON, Richard John | - |
Heath Hayes and Wimblebury Parish Council
Hawks Green
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARD, John David | UKIP | 942 - ELECTED |
| GALLEY, Annette | Labour | 624 - ELECTED |
| MARSDEN, Richard David | Labour | 579 - ELECTED |
| MORRIS, Lesley | Labour | 552 |
Turnout: 63.40%
New Heath Hayes
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BAKER, David Frederick | Conservatives | 975 - ELECTED |
| BAKER, Frances Valerie Margaret | Conservatives | 967 - ELECTED |
| BERNARD, Ann | UKIP | 694 - ELECTED |
| FREEMAN, Matthew James Martin | Labour | 436 |
| GARBETT, Graham | Labour | 459 |
| WOODS, Craig David | Labour | 442 |
Turnout: 65.52%
Old Heath Hayes
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BULLOCK, Leslie William | Independent | 732 |
| COOPER, Jessica Mary | Labour | 757 - ELECTED |
| DEAN, Alan | UKIP | 1043 - ELECTED |
| DEAN, Margaret Ann | UKIP | 916 - ELECTED |
| DODDY, Michael William | Labour | 661 |
| SPICER, Alison Joy | Labout | 803 - ELECTED |
| TODD, Robert John | Labour | 738 |
Turnout: 61.23%
Wimblebury
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| FERRABY, Jason David | Labour | 195 |
| HILL, David Roland | Labour | 246 - ELECTED |
| MORRIS, David William | UKIP | 308 - ELECTED |
| TODD, Diane May | Labour | 284 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 65.37%
Hednesford Town Council
Anglesey
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, Derek John | Labour | 1036 - ELECTED |
| GAMBLE, Brian | Labour | 885 - ELECTED |
| HARDMAN, William Thomas Albert | UKIP | 1204 - ELECTED |
| WITTON, Paul | Labour | 712 |
| WOODHEAD, Paul Edward | Green | 772 |
Turnout: 63.92%
Pye Green
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMSON, George | Labour | 1035 - ELECTED |
| HARDMAN, Susan | UKIP | 1038 - ELECTED |
| MITCHELL, Christine | Labour | 901 - ELECTED |
| TODD, Robert | Labour | 855 |
| TURVILLE, Mary Ann McKinnon | Local Residents Putting The People First | 826 |
| TURVILLE, Ronald Charles | Local Residents Putting The People First | 751 |
Turnout: 64.22%
West Hill
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CARTWRIGHT, Sheila | Labour | 918 - ELECTED |
| GRICE, Doris | Labour | 921 - ELECTED |
| PEARSON, Alan Raymond | Labour | 820 - ELECTED |
| TODD, Diane May | Labour | 664 |
| WHITEHOUSE, Linda | UKIP | 1003 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 59.88%
Norton Canes Parish Council
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| BEDDOWS, John | Conservatives | 1711 - ELECTED |
| BERNARD, Ann | UKIP | 1144 - ELECTED |
| BERNARD, John David | UKIP | 1113 - ELECTED |
| BRIDGEN, John Samuel | Independent | 883 - ELECTED |
| COX, Christopher | UKIP | 1135 - ELECTED |
| FELTON, Sean Lee | Labour | 1023 - ELECTED |
| HAMPSHIRE, Albert John Charles | - | 701 |
| HARDING, Sheila Joyce | Conservatives | 1579 - ELECTED |
| HOLDER, Michael John | Labour | 1362 - ELECTED |
| HOPLEY, Maureen Louie Ann | Labour | 1137 - ELECTED |
| HORTON, Ryan Jake | - | 753 |
| KNOWLES, Roger John | - | 743 |
| PREECE, Clive Robert | Labour | 981 - ELECTED |
| PREECE, John Philip Thomas Leslie | Labour | 1131 - ELECTED |
| STRETTON, Michael Charles | Labour | 1130 - ELECTED |
| STRETTON, Zaphne Phyllis | Labour | 1203 - ELECTED |
| WILKINSON, Robert Harry Joseph | Labour | 866 |
Turnout: 64.40%
Rugeley Town Council
Etching Hill
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER, Richard Charles | Conservatives | 1283 - ELECTED |
| COONEY, Angela Diana | Independent Member of Rugeley Traders' Association | 1062 - ELECTED |
| GANLY, Marc Adam | Green | 647 - ELECTED |
| GAYE, David Sulayman | Independent | 710 - ELECTED |
| GRANT, Gary John | Liberal Democrat | 758 - ELECTED |
| GREEN, Christopher Simon | Independent Member of Rugeley Traders' Association | 646 |
| HANCOCK, David | Independent | 629 |
| JONES, Raymond | Liberal Democrat | 746 - ELECTED |
| WHITEHOUSE, Stephanie | UKIP | 1039 - ELECTED |
Turnout: 64.48%
Hagley
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| DIPPLE, Bob | Independent Member of Rugeley Traders' Association |
| HANCOCK, Pat | Independent |
| STANLEY, Neil Kevin | Independent |
| WILLIAMS, Pat | Independent |
Western Springs North
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| BOWATER, Jim | Conservatives |
| GROCOTT, Michael Roy | Independent |
| PANTER-HOOD, Chris | Independent |
| TURNER, Glen | Independent |
Western Springs South
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| ANSELL, Pat | Liberal Democrat |
| HODGSON, Ian | Independent Member of Rugeley Traders' Association |
Last Updated: 15/04/2019
