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Voters heading to the polls in Penyrheol by-election

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 10:30, Thursday December 11th, 2025.
Last updated: 10:30, Thursday December 11th, 2025

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A by-election will be held in the Penyrheol, Trecenydd, and Energlyn ward
A by-election is being held in the Penyrheol, Trecenydd, and Energlyn ward

Polls are open in the Penyrheol, Trecenydd, and Energlyn council by-election.

Voters are electing a new councillor to represent the area on Caerphilly County Borough Council.

The by-election comes after Lindsay Whittle was elected to the Senedd in October’s Caerphilly by-election – forcing him to step down from his role as a county councillor.

The candidates standing in the council by-election are:

  • James Bevan – Reform UK
  • Brandon Gorman – Welsh Conservatives
  • Mary Lloyd – Welsh Liberal Democrats
  • Aneurin Minton – Plaid Cymru
  • Keiran Russell – Welsh Labour

Polls opened at 7am on Thursday December 11, and will remain open until 10pm.

Meet the candidates for the Penyrheol ward by-election

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