The 2023 Telford and Wrekin Council election took place on 4 May 2023 to elect members of Telford and Wrekin Council in Shropshire, England. This was on the same day as other local elections across England. New ward boundaries came into effect for this election, but the number of seats remained the same at 54.
Labour increased its majority on the council at the election.
Summary
Election result
Ward results
The Statement of Persons Nominated, which details the candidates standing in each ward, was released by Telford and Wrekin Council following the close of nominations on 5 April 2023. The results were as follows, with an asterisk (*) indicating an incumbent councillor standing for re-election.
Admaston & Bratton
Apley Castle
Arleston & College
Brookside
Church Aston & Lilleshall
Dawley & Aqueduct
Donnington
Edgmond
Ercall
Ercall Magna
Hadley & Leegomery
Haygate & Park
Horsehay & Lightmoor
Ironbridge Gorge
Ketley
Lawley
Madeley & Sutton Hill
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Muxton
Newport East
Newport North
Newport South
Newport West
Oakengates & Ketley Bank
Overdale & The Rock
Priorslee
Shawbirch & Dothill
St Georges
The Nedge
Woodside
Wrockwardine
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Changes 2023–2027
Richard Overton (St Georges), elected as a Labour councillor, now sits as an Independent.
By-elections
The Nedge (June 2024) A by-election was held on 6 June 2024 to fill a vacancy in The Nedge ward. Labour held the seat.
Hadley & Leegomery A by-election was held on 14 November 2024 to fill a vacancy in Hadley & Leegomery ward. Labour held the seat.
The Nedge (November 2024) A by-election was held on 14 November 2024 after the death of Labour councillor Chris Turley. Labour held the seat.
Malinslee & Dawley Bank A by-election was held on 2 July 2026 after Labour councillor Shaun Davies resigned following his appointment as a government whip. Labour held the seat.
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