Llanidloes by-election to be contested

9 June 2025

A county council by-election will be contested in Llanidloes next month, Powys County Council has confirmed.

The contested by-election is taking place to fill the county council vacancy following resignation of Gareth Morgain in May.

The election will take place on Thursday, 3 July, 2025.

There are six candidates standing in the county council by-election. They are:

• David Dennis Campbell (Independent)
• Phylip Rhys Davies (Welsh Conservative Party)
• Trudy Davies (Welsh Labour)
• Victoria Louise Evans (Plaid Cymru)
• Fleur Frantz-Morgans (Welsh Liberal Democrats)
• Graham Maurice Jones (Reform UK)

Anyone who isn't registered to vote have until Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 in order to vote in this election. To register to vote visit www.gov.uk/registertovote

Electors should take note that applications to vote by post or requests to change or cancel an existing application must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells by 5pm on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025.

Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells by 5pm on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025. Proxy applications can be found at Nominate somebody to vote on your behalf

For more information go to Find out about upcoming elections