Election Results 2026

The following votes were cast in the borough elections on 7th May 2026.

Bank Hall Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
ALI, Mohammed Alkas  Labour Party 206
ANWAR, Afrasiab  Independent 906
WILLIAMS, Trevor  Reform UK 500
  • Turnout %: 37.6
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1624
  • Electorate: 4316
  • Rejected: 12

Briercliffe Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
COLES, Peter John commonly known as COLES, PeteLabour Party 122
LISHMAN, Philippa Margaret commonly known as LISHMAN, PippaLiberal Democrat 788
NUTTER, Susan Margaret  The Conservative Party Candidate 54
POULTON, Mark  Reform UK 1003
  • Turnout %: 45.8
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1971
  • Electorate: 4305
  • Rejected: 4

Brunshaw Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
GRAHAM, Joshua Carlton commonly known as GRAHAM, JoshReform UK 901
LAUNER, Jack  The Green Party 306
MCGOWAN-DOE, Maison  The Conservative Party Candidate 107
TOWERS, Millie Rose commonly known as TOWERS, MillieLabour Party 257
  • Turnout %: 34.9
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1575
  • Electorate: 4513
  • Rejected: 4

Cliviger with Worsthorne Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
BARTON, Gail  Labour Party 176
BARTRAM, Frank  Liberal Democrat 187
BONNEY, Simon John  The Conservative Party Candidate 514
BURKI, Affan Khan  The Green Party 263
THEAKER, Gavin  Reform UK 1215
  • Turnout %: 52.6
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 2361
  • Electorate: 4486
  • Rejected: 5

Coalclough with Deerplay Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
BIRTWISTLE, Gordon  Liberal Democrat 751
HARTLEY, Abbey  The Conservative Party Candidate 101
PICKUP, Thomas commonly known as PICKUP, TomReform UK 669
SLEE, Jeffrey  Labour Party 161
  • Turnout %: 41.3
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1684
  • Electorate: 4082
  • Rejected: 2

Daneshouse with Stoneyholme Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
HARRISON, James David  Labour Party 157
HUSSAIN, Shah Monuwar commonly known as HUSSAIN, ShahIndependent 1092
KUTAVICIUS, Eduardas commonly known as KUTAVICIUS, EddieReform UK 99
MAHMOOD, Muhammad ShahidLiberal Democrat 564
  • Turnout %: 38.1
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1921
  • Electorate: 5045
  • Rejected: 9

Gannow Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
ARMITAGE, Daniel Sam  Labour Party 193
HALL, Alexander James commonly known as HALL, AlexThe Green Party 186
MOTTERSHEAD, Neil  The Conservative Party Candidate 382
RADCLIFFE, Angela  Reform UK 782
  • Turnout %: 34%:
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1546
  • Electorate: 4541
  • Rejected: 3

Gawthorpe Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
LEWIS, Alun Christopher commonly known as LEWIS, AlunLabour Party 422
SWIFT, Edward Lee  The Green Party 139
TAYLOR, Victoria  Reform UK 856
WILLIAMS, Rhys  The Conservative Party Candidate 142
  • Turnout %: 35.9
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1562
  • Electorate: 4346
  • Rejected: 3

Hapton with Park Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
COTTERELL, Elaine Julie  Labour Party 195
KEOGH, Stephen commonly known as KEOGH, SteveReform UK 883
MCGOWAN, Jamie  The Conservative Party Candidate 659
PRICE, Susan commonly known as PRICE, SueThe Green Party 181
  • Turnout %: 39.7 
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1932
  • Electorate: 4867
  • Rejected: 14

Lanehead Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
ALI, Rafaqat commonly known as ALI, RafIndependent 513
GRAHAM, Susan commonly known as GRAHAM, SueLabour Party 285
HALSTEAD, James  Reform UK 681
NEWHOUSE, Andrew Robert  The Green Party 145
RAJA, Mohammed Asif commonly known as RAJA, AsifLiberal Democrat 495
  • Turnout %: 45.1
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 2134
  • Electorate: 4736
  • Rejected: 15

Queensgate Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
HAYAT, Zulkernehn Mohsin commonly known as HAYAT, ZulkernehnIndependent 936
LUKEY, Carol  Labour Party 239
MOKHAMMAD, Javad  Liberal Democrat 114
NOWELL, Felix  Reform UK 415
  • Turnout %: 37.5
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1715
  • Electorate: 4572
  • Rejected: 11

Rosegrove with Lowerhouse Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
BRIDGES, Christopher Paul  The Green Party 159
LISHMAN, Arthur Gordon  Liberal Democrat 81
MOTTERSHEAD, Kate  The Conservative Party Candidate 146
THOMSON, Liam Edward David John commonly known as THOMSON, LiamReform UK 907
TIERNEY, Daniel Thomas Andrew  Labour Party 302
  • Turnout %: 32.5
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1595
  • Electorate: 4907
  • Rejected: 0

Rosehill with Burnley Wood Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
COLES, Laura  Labour Party 189
FERRIER, Dale Joseph  The Conservative Party Candidate 104
HAWORTH, Kathryn  Liberal Democrat 146
HEWITT, Finlay commonly known as HEWITT, FinThe Green Party 242
SUMNER, Jeff  Reform UK 902
  • Turnout %: 35.3
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1587
  • Electorate: 4495
  • Rejected: 4

Trinity Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
HURT, Julie Ann  The Green Party 428
REA, Dylan Edward  Labour Party 152
SHACKELL, Kevin commonly known as SHACKELL, KevReform UK 610
  • Turnout %: 29.8
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 1199
  • Electorate: 4028
  • Rejected: 9

Whittlefield with Ightenhill Ward

Name of CandidateDescription (if any)Number of Votes*
HALL, Janet Renata commonly known as HALL, JanetThe Green Party 215
HEAP, Helen Frances  Independent 128
HINDLE, Charlie Allen  Labour Party 186
STEEL, Mike John  The Conservative Party Candidate 583
WEEKES, Christopher commonly known as WEEKES, ChrisReform UK 1017
  • Turnout %: 46
  • Ballot Papers Issued: 2085
  • Electorate: 4535
  • Rejected: 6

Borough Total Electorate: 67,774

Notice of Uncontested Election – Parish/Town Council

Parish/Town Council Notice of Uncontested Election