There will be a council election in Nelson (Norwich) on 7 May 2026.
STRONGEST VOTE FOR CLIMATE:
VoteClimate recommends that the strongest vote for climate in Nelson on 7 May 2026 is:
Green
They are the party with ambitious climate policies that can win in this election.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Denise Eileen Carlo | Green Party |
| James Nutman | Communist Party of Britain |
| John Clarke Ward | Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Marlowe North | Liberal Democrats |
| Michael Tony Howard | Labour Party |
| Richard John Edmunds | Reform UK |
The previous council election in Nelson was held on 2 May 2024.
1 candidate was elected.
The outcome was as follows:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Frances Galvin | Green Party | 2,205 | Elected |
| Michael Tony Howard | Labour Party | 1,260 | No |
| John Frederick Fisher | Conservative and Unionist Party | 159 | No |
| Philip Jimenez | Liberal Democrats | 125 | No |
| Ben Clarke | Communist Party of Britain | 122 | No |
More Recent Elections in Nelson
Data Source: https://www.democracyclub.org.uk
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