Park Hill Ward
Candidate | Party | Votes | % of Votes |
Alison Firth | Green Party | 1007 | 40.82 |
Malcolm Graham | Conservative | 588 | 23.83 |
Timothy Wade | Reform UK | 447 | 18.12 |
John Dubber | Liberal Democrats | 344 | 13.94 |
Nicola Jones | Labour Party | 81 | 3.28 |
Registered Voters 7,863
Ballot Papers Issued 2,475 (6 Spoilt)
Votes Cast 2,467
Turnout 31.5%
GREEN’S HOLD PARK HILL
Alison Firth, former Town councillor from 2019 to 2023, and Mayor (2019-2020), easily retained the seat for the Greens, with a huge majority of 419, capturing more than 40% of the vote. This by-election was called due the resignation of Lara Cron who was leaving the area.

The victor went on social media saying that it was not just a victory for me, but for everyone in our community who placed their trust in me with their vote. She added; I want to give special thanks to my fabulous Green team colleagues, who worked so hard – knocking on doors, making deliveries, and keeping the Green message strong. And I especially want to thank Lara Cron for her excellent work in this role; I’m proud to follow in her footsteps.
This result means the Green Party at the District Council are still the largest party with 16 councillors, but they do not have overall control. However, they have a coalition with the Labour Group of their seven councillors.
The turnout was on the low side, but not unusual for a mid-term by-election. At the full election in 2023, the turnout in Park Hill was 41.6%, when 3,232 ballot papers were issued.

Polling stations used fo the election were at the former school in Leyes lane, St. Barnabas church, St. Nicholas Church and the Wardens Cricket Club.
Kenilworth District Councillors
5 Green Party (D. Armstrong, K. Aizlewood, J. Kennedy, A. Firth, L. Williams)
3 Liberal Democrats (K. Dickson, R. Dickson, A. Milton)
1 Conservative Party (R. Hales)
Make-Up of District Council (44 seats)
16 Green Party
10 Liberal Democrats
7 Labour Party
5 Conservative Party
3 Independents
3 Whitnash Residents Association