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What's a by-election?
A by-election happens when a council seat becomes vacant between general local elections. In this case, it was because Bev Craig, the former councillor for Burnage, became mayor. By-elections are often seen as a snapshot of public opinion, giving a hint of what might happen in future full elections, like the one in May 2027.
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