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Lobley Hill & Bensham

7th May 2026

Council

Results declared

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Results2026

1RefMichael Lamport1,22414.5%
2RefMichelle Susan Merrin1,19114.1%
3RefDavid Simpson1,15513.7%
4LabKevin Michael Dodds92411.0%
5LabCrystal Hicks87610.4%
6LabShinu Yohannan7518.9%
7GrnAndy Redfern4405.2%
8GrnHarry Farncombe4265.1%
9LDCorrina Mulholland4195.0%
10GrnTom Whyman3764.5%
11LDMichael George Ruddy3323.9%
12LDJonny Witts3153.7%

How is this scored?

Up to 15 points per contest:

  • 1 point for each candidate that finishes in the top 3 (regardless of where you placed them)
  • 5 / 3 / 1 bonus for getting 1st / 2nd / 3rd exactly right
  • 1 point for each pair you got the order of (e.g. you said A above B, and A finished above B)

How is this scored?

Up to 15 points per contest:

  • 1 point for each candidate that finishes in the top 3 (regardless of where you placed them)
  • 5 / 3 / 1 bonus for getting 1st / 2nd / 3rd exactly right
  • 1 point for each pair you got the order of (e.g. you said A above B, and A finished above B)