Labour wins Trinity ward by-election in Wandsworth
Cllr Georgiani secures seat, maintaining current council balance
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Labour has secured the Trinity ward seat following a by-election held on 27 August 2026. Cllr Georgiani, representing the Labour Party, won the contest with 1,558 votes. The turnout for the election was recorded at 39.56%.
The outcome of this by-election leaves the composition of Wandsworth Council unchanged. The Conservative party holds 29 out of the 58 available seats. This number was established following the local elections in May 2026. The Conservatives maintain their majority through a confidence and supply agreement with an Independent councillor.
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Cllr Georgiani will now serve as a ward councillor for Trinity ward, joining Cllr Kirsten Botting, who represents the Local Conservatives.
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+Who won the Trinity ward by-election?
Cllr Georgiani of the Labour Party won the Trinity ward by-election on 27 August 2026. They secured 1,558 votes.
+What was the turnout for the by-election?
The turnout for the Trinity ward by-election on 27 August 2026 was 39.56%.
+How does this affect the balance of Wandsworth Council?
The by-election result does not change the political balance of Wandsworth Council. The Conservative party continues to hold 29 seats, maintaining its majority with the support of an Independent councillor.
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