Reform UK wins Sleaford Quarrington by-election
Paul Sixsmith topped the poll with 445 votes — 157 ahead of the Conservatives — to win the Quarrington ward seat on Sleaford Town Council.
On Wednesday 4 March 2026, voters in Quarrington ward went to the polls in a by-election for Sleaford Town Council — and elected Reform UK's Paul Sixsmith with a clear lead over the Conservatives, the Greens and the Lincolnshire Independents.
The by-election was called following the sad death of Cllr Melody Shanahan-Kluth. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Melody’s family and friends, and with everyone in Quarrington who knew her and valued her service to the community.
The result
Paul won 38% of the vote and a majority of 157 — well clear of the Conservatives in second place on 24.6%. Quarrington chose Reform UK.
Thank you, Quarrington
A huge thank you to everyone in Quarrington who turned out and put their trust in Paul — and to every volunteer who delivered leaflets and knocked on doors to make it happen.
