There will be a council election in Bowthorpe (Norwich) on 7 May 2026.
STRONGEST VOTE FOR CLIMATE:
VoteClimate recommends that the strongest vote for climate in Bowthorpe on 7 May 2026 is:
Green
They are the party with ambitious climate policies that has the best chance of winning.
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We have looked at the Parties' Words and Actions Since the 2024 General Election, and combined this with our Comparison of the Parties' 2024 Manifestos, and have ranked the parties as follows:
Do you know anyone living in Lakenham, Catton Grove or University? They are the Most Marginal Wards in Norwich for electing a climate-ambitious party.
If you have friends and family in the in these seats, please strongly encourage them to get out and VoteClimate!
Based on previous elections in this constituency and national poll swings, which may overlook the local context, VoteClimate estimates that the result in this election will be as follows:
1 candidate will be elected.
We've found the following candidates:
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Amber Smith | Green Party |
| Mike Sands | Labour and Co-operative Party |
| Neil Hardman | Liberal Democrats |
| Nick Taylor | Reform UK |
| Rebeka Jones | Conservative and Unionist Party |
The previous council election in Bowthorpe was held on 1 May 2025.
1 candidate was elected.
The outcome was as follows:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lawes | Labour Party | 689 | Elected |
| Nick Taylor | Reform UK | 688 | No |
| Tony Arthur Park | Green Party | 430 | No |
| Antony Daniel Little | Conservative and Unionist Party | 281 | No |
| Sean Timothy Bennett | Liberal Democrats | 102 | No |
More Recent Elections in Bowthorpe
Data Source: https://www.democracyclub.org.uk
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