# 2022 Ipswich Borough Council election

Elections to Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) are currently taking place as of 5 May 2022. 17 seats will be contested – one in each of the 16 wards, plus an additional bye election in St John's Ward.
The Conservatives failed to capitalise on any of the gains they had made in the previous year, and lost two seats to Labour. They made noticeable progress in traditionally strong Labour areas such Bridge, Gainsborough and Sprites, although failed to make gains. They lost Holywells and Stoke Park to Labour, which are traditionally stronger areas for the party.
Labour, who increased their majority from 12 to 16, made two gains from the Conservatives but actually saw their vote share fall on 2018, when this round of seats were last fought.
The Liberal Democrats saw their overall votes across the Borough remain static, but scored their best ever result in St Margaret’s ward, which is a stronghold for them.
The Green Party made the most progress in terms of vote share but failed to win a seat. Their support rose most in more central areas such as Alexandra and Holywells.

## Timetable

IBC published the following timetable:
* 28 March: Formal notification of election
* 5 April: Deadline for election
* 6 April: Publication of candidates statements
* 14 April: Last day for voter registration
* 5 May: Poll, 07:00 to 22:00

## Summary
### Statement of persons nominated

IBC published the statement of the persons nominated for election as a Borough Councillor on 5 April 2022. The Labour Party retained control of the Council.

### Election result

Results comparison based on 2018 elections in which UKIP stood, but did not contest these elections.
2022 Ipswich Borough Council election :
| Party | Party | This election | This election | This election | Full council | Full council | Full council | This election | This election | This election |
| Party | Party | Seats | Net | Seats % | Other | Total | Total % | Votes | Votes % | +/− |
| | Labour | 14 | 2 | 82.0 | 18 | 32 | 66.7 | 16,645 | 46.8 | –1.6 |
| | Conservative | 2 | 2 | 12.0 | 11 | 13 | 27.0 | 12,393 | 34.8 | –2.0 |
| | Liberal Democrats | 1 | | 6.0 | 2 | 3 | 6.3 | 3,632 | 10.2 | +0.1 |
| | Green | 0 | | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2,878 | 8.1 | +4.8 |
| | ADF | 0 | | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 31 | 0.1 | +0.1 |

## Ward results
### Alexandra

Alexandra :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | John Cook | 1,228 | 53.8 | –6.0 |
| | Conservative | Laura Allenby | 557 | 24.4 | +0.4 |
| | Green | Tom Wilmot | 357 | 15.7 | +6.5 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Sophie Williams | 139 | 6.1 | –1.0 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 671 | 29 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2280 | 29.8 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Bixley

Bixley :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | Edward Phillips | 1,184 | 51.5 | –7.6 |
| | Labour | Paul Anderson | 743 | 32.3 | 0.0 |
| | Green | Stephanie Cullen | 207 | 9.0 | +9.0 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Trevor Powell | 167 | 7.2 | –1.4 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 441 | 19.1 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2301 | 40.2 | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | | |

### Bridge

Bridge :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour Co-op | Stephen Connolly | 880 | 50.0 | –9.6 |
| | Conservative | Mike Scanes | 595 | 33.8 | +4.8 |
| | Green | Adria Pittock | 188 | 10.7 | +3.3 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Henry Williams | 98 | 5.6 | +1.6 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 285 | 13.1 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2168 | 26.7 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Castle Hill

Castle Hill :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | Sam Murray | 978 | 47.2 | –5.8 |
| | Labour | Kimberley Clements | 668 | 32.3 | –3.5 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Martin Pakes | 423 | 20.4 | +11.2 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 310 | 14.9 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2069 | 35.6 | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | | |

### Gainsborough

Gainsborough :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour Co-op | Lynne Mortimer | 1,061 | 52.0 | –2.1 |
| | Conservative | Albert Demaj | 793 | 38.8 | +8.3 |
| | Green | Brieanna Patmore | 135 | 6.6 | +3.0 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Conrad Packwood | 53 | 2.6 | +0.8 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 268 | 13.1 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2042 | 33.0 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Gipping

Gipping :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Elizabeth Hughes | 971 | 57.9 | –2.3 |
| | Conservative | Sian Gubb | 474 | 28.3 | –3.2 |
| | Green | Lee Morris | 145 | 8.6 | +8.6 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Lisa Weichert | 87 | 5.2 | –3.1 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 497 | 29.6 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1677 | 26.3 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Holywells

Holywells :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | George Lankester | 1,095 | 48.3 | +2.1 |
| | Conservative | John Downie | 842 | 37.1 | –7.2 |
| | Green | Jenny Rivett | 260 | 11.4 | +5.4 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Robin Whitmore | 72 | 3.2 | –0.2 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 253 | 11.2 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2269 | 38.8 | |
| | Labour gain from Conservative | Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | | |

### Priory Heath

Priory Heath :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour Co-op | Daniel Maguire | 1,033 | 53.6 | –0.6 |
| | Conservative | Andy Shannon | 635 | 32.9 | –2.5 |
| | Green | Andy Patmore | 155 | 8.0 | +2.7 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Nicholas Jacob | 105 | 5.4 | +0.3 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 398 | 20.5 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1938 | 29.0 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Rushmere

Rushmere :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Stefan Long | 1,308 | 53.5 | –3.5 |
| | Conservative | Paul Cawthorn | 814 | 33.3 | –2.7 |
| | Green | Rachel Morris | 165 | 6.8 | +6.8 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Lucy Drake | 156 | 6.4 | –0.6 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 494 | 20.2 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2450 | 39.2 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Sprites

Sprites :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Colin Smart | 847 | 49.0 | –10.0 |
| | Conservative | Roland Mortimer | 757 | 43.8 | +12.6 |
| | Green | Barry Broom | 126 | 7.3 | +7.3 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 90 | 5.2 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1741 | 33.8 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### St. John's

(2 seats up due to by-election)
St. John's :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Sophie Connolly | 1,290 | 50.7 | –4.8 |
| | Labour | Kanthasamy Elavalakan | 1,228 | 48.3 | –6.8 |
| | Conservative | Tim Buttle | 865 | 34.0 | +1.2 |
| | Conservative | Sachin Karale | 790 | 31.1 | –1.7 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Giles Turner | 280 | 11.0 | +4.0 |
| | Green | Jude Rook | 243 | 9.6 | +4.5 |
| | Green | Jason Williams | 159 | 6.3 | +1.2 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2,543 | 36.4 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### St. Margaret's

St Margaret's :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Liberal Democrats | Inga Lockington | 1,765 | 59.0 | +8.6 |
| | Conservative | Stephen Ion | 563 | 18.8 | –6.0 |
| | Labour | Ruman Muhith | 451 | 15.1 | –5.6 |
| | Green | Kirsty Wilmot | 215 | 7.2 | +3.7 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 1,202 | 40.2 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 3,003 | 46.2 | |
| | Liberal Democrats hold | Liberal Democrats hold | Swing | | |

### Stoke Park

Stoke Park :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Tony Blacker | 855 | 46.6 | +7.4 |
| | Conservative | Nadia Cenci | 817 | 44.5 | –9.0 |
| | Green | Martin Hynes | 69 | 3.8 | –0.8 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Adam Merritt | 62 | 3.4 | +0.8 |
| | ADF | Sandra Sparrow | 31 | 1.7 | +1.7 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 38 | 2.1 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,834 | 34.9 | |
| | Labour gain from Conservative | Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | | |

### Westgate

Westgate :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Colin Kreidewolf | 939 | 54.4 | –2.8 |
| | Conservative | Debbie Richards | 444 | 25.7 | –1.3 |
| | Green | John Mann | 188 | 10.9 | +3.9 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Martin Hore | 156 | 9.0 | +0.2 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 395 | 28.7 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1739 | 26.9 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Whitehouse

Whitehouse :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Colin Wright | 970 | 58.6 | +1.4 |
| | Conservative | David Goldsmith | 511 | 30.9 | +2.6 |
| | Green | Andrea McDonald | 175 | 10.6 | +10.6 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 459 | 27.5 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1670 | 25.9 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

### Whitton

Whitton :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour Co-op | Christine Shaw | 1,078 | 53.6 | +1.0 |
| | Conservative | Michelle Bevan Margetts | 774 | 38.5 | –4.1 |
| | Green | Edmund Harrison | 91 | 4.5 | +4.5 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Julie Fletcher | 70 | 3.5 | –1.2 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 304 | 15.0 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2020 | 33.0 | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | | |

## By-elections
### Priory Heath

A by-election was called due to the resignation of Cllr Sarah Barber.
Priory Heath: 15 December 2022 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Labour | Roxanne Downes | 653 | 59.9 |
| | Conservative | Gregory McNie | 314 | 28.8 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Trevor Powell | 123 | 11.3 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 339 | 31.1 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,090 | 16.8 |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | |