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Council by-Election – Southside/Newington – the Candidates Have Been Announced

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A by-election is being held in the Southside/Newington ward on 3 September. The position on The City of Edinburgh Council has been created by former Councillor Simita Kumar resigning on her election to The Scottish Parliament. Ms Kumar is now a minister in John Swinney’s cabinet. Returning Officer for the City of Edinburgh, Paul Lawrence […] The post Council by-election – Southside/Newington – the candidates have been announced appeared first on…
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By-Election Preview: Southside and Newington (Edinburgh) 3rd of September 2026

The Greens are well positioned for their second-ever by-election win here, which will also be a key test to show whether they have the support for two councillors in one ward next May.

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Council by-election - Portobello/Craigmillar - here are all the candidates

A by-election is being held in the Portobello/Craigmillar ward on 3 September. The position on the City of Edinburgh Council has been created by former Councillor Kate Campbell resigning on her election to The Scottish Parliament. Returning Officer for the City of Edinburgh, Paul Lawrence said: “With nominations now closed and just over a month […] The post Council by-election – Portobello/Craigmillar – here are all the candidates appeared first…

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theedinburghreporter.co.uk broke the news on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
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