There will be a council election in University (Norwich) on 7 May 2026.
STRONGEST VOTE FOR CLIMATE:
VoteClimate recommends that the strongest vote for climate in University 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 |
|---|---|
| James Andrew Hawketts | Liberal Democrats |
| Jenny Ashburn | Reform UK |
| Matthew Ainsley | Labour and Co-operative Party |
| Patricia Marie Menaul | Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Tammy Searle | Green Party |
The previous council election in University was held on 2 May 2024.
1 candidate was elected.
The outcome was as follows:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Hampton | Labour and Co-operative Party | 1,212 | Elected |
| James Andrew Hawketts | Liberal Democrats | 637 | No |
| Sean Gough | Green Party | 487 | No |
| Cody Jon Butler | Conservative and Unionist Party | 170 | No |
More Recent Elections in University
Data Source: https://www.democracyclub.org.uk
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