Conservatives Gain Kirkham Seat in Fylde Council By-Election

The Kirkham Ward by-election for Fylde Borough Council took place on Thursday 21 May 2026, and the Conservatives have recorded a convincing victory.

Adam Jake Brierley (Local Conservatives) was elected with a strong majority, marking a gain from the Independent seat previously held by Damian Buckley.

Full By-Election Result

Adam Jake Brierley – Local Conservatives - 1,185 votes (60.6%)

Joshua Connor Roberts – Reform UK - 534 votes (27.3%)

Oliver Mark Mills – Labour Party - 129 votes (6.6%)

Philip James Morgan – Liberal Democrats - 107 votes (5.5%)

Turnout: 34% (1,963 ballot papers issued from 5,768 electorate)

Rejected ballots: 8

Turnout: 34% (1,963 ballot papers issued from 5,768 electorate)

Rejected ballots: 8

This result represents a significant improvement for the Conservatives compared to previous local performances in Kirkham, where Independents had dominated in 2023.