Two possible dates have been revealed for a hotly contested Bristol City Council by-election race early next year. The vote will be held in either late January or early February and could lead to Labour or the Greens becoming the largest party in the council.
The by-election in Hotwells and Harbourside will either be held on January 26 or February 2. The date will be confirmed after the council checks which polling stations are available.
The by-election was sparked by the sudden resignation of Liberal Democrat Councillor Alex Hartley, first elected to the ward in May 2021. Cllr Hartley announced on December 16 that he would resign due to concerns about his mental health.
