Date for by-election set after death of Runnymede councillor
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The Ottershaw seat had been held by Malcolm Cressey, described by his family as a “pillar” of the community and a “truly wonderful man”, since he was first elected in 2018.
Mr Cressey was known for his ability to connect with people as well as his unwavering dedication to serving others.
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Hide AdAs a member of the Ottershaw independents Mr Cressey was an important part of the council as the group worked in a confidence and supply relationship with the previous Conservative administration.


The by-election will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 with the polls open between 7am and 10pm.
Nominations closed on November 14 and six candidates will battle it out to represent Ottershaw on the council.
Runnymede Borough Council is currently under no overall control. Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green and Runnymede Independent Residents Group have worked in coalition following the May local elections.
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Hide AdIt marked a step change for the borough with the council having long been under Conservative rule – and as recently as 2016 was made up of 36 Conservative councillors and six independents.
Runnymede Borough Council has 13 Conservatives councillors, eight Labour, six Liberal Democrats, Runnymede Independent Residents, three Greens, two Englefield West independents, and two Ottershaw independents.
Standing for election this December 12 will be:
- Peter Chiverton – Green
- Robert Day – Independent
- Anne Emerson-Miller – Labour & Co-operative
- Mike Kusneraitis- Conservative
- Ronan Mccaughey – Liberal Democrat
- Mayuran Senthilnathan – Reform UK
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