Abbas Hussain elected as new councillor for Leen Valley
Abbas Hussain has been elected to represent the Leen Valley ward following the recent Nottingham City Council by-election. The result, confirmed after votes were counted yesterday, sees Hussain join the council as the representative for the area.
Election results
The final tally for the by-election reflects the following distribution of votes among the candidates:
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Abbas Hussain | Labour Party | 689 |
| Parveen Begum | Nottingham People’s Alliance | 523 |
| Stuart Frost | Reform UK | 410 |
| Hugh McGuiness | Green Party | 378 |
| Gail Stancliffe | Conservative Party | 189 |
| Liz Morgan-Danvers | Liberal Democrats | 68 |
Total turnout for the by-election was recorded at 31.82%.
Impact on council composition
This result alters the political landscape of Nottingham City Council. The council’s current composition is now as follows:
- Labour Group: 44 councillors
- Nottingham People’s Alliance Group: 6 councillors
- Nottingham Independents and Independent Group: 4 councillors
- Non-aligned: 1 councillor
With this seat filled, the council continues its current legislative session with the updated distribution of political representation.
Source: Nottingham City Council
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- 2026-08-21 09:16
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