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Conservatives Secure Hale Ward By-Election Victory in Trafford

11/21/2025

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The Conservative Party won the Hale ward by-election in Trafford with 1,521 votes to Green candidate Orla Weir's 1,245, and a turnout of 41.7%.
The result increases the Conservatives' Trafford council representation to 10 councillors, while Labour remains on 41 seats.
The by-election was prompted by the resignation of Green councillor Owain Sutton due to health issues.
Natalie Shalom, the new Conservative councillor, thanked residents and pledged to prioritise local issues.

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The Conservative Party won the Hale ward by-election in Trafford with 1,521 votes to Green candidate Orla Weir's 1,245, and a turnout of 41.7%.
The result increases the Conservatives' Trafford council representation to 10 councillors, while Labour remains on 41 seats.
The by-election was prompted by the resignation of Green councillor Owain Sutton due to health issues.
Natalie Shalom, the new Conservative councillor, thanked residents and pledged to prioritise local issues.