Reform UK is facing another six by-election battles as Nigel Farage's party seeks to wash the turquoise tidal wave over more councils.
The party will be presented with more opportunities to expand its foothold in the by-elections being held on Thursday.
Last week, Reform narrowly avoided success in a closely fought by-election in the leafy suburb of Stopsley, in the north-east of Luton, Bedfordshire.
But with another six chances for seats to turn turquoise on the horizon, which one could be the biggest win for Reform UK?
Pelsall, Walsall
A Tory seat is up for grabs in Pelsall, Walsall, following the resignation of former Conservative council leader, Councillor Garry Perry.
Five candidates are standing in the by-election, including Graham Eardley for Reform UK.
Mr Eardley says he will work to tackle concerns from residents about the village being used as a "rat run" by motorists if elected.
"If elected I will immediately meet with highways officers to see what they are going to put in place to stop the village being used as a rat run," he wrote in a post to social media.
"Including what plans are in place to mitigate any increased traffic flows at traffic junctions in the village."
The full list of Pelsall candidates:
- Dan Barker - Liberal Democrat
- Joe Belcher - Green Party
- Lee Michael James Chapman - Conservatives
- Graham Eardley - Reform UK
- Hannah Jones - Labour
Graham Eadley is standing for Reform at the Pelsall by-election
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Wilmslow Lacey Green, Cheshire East
A by-election is being held in the Wilmslow Lacey Green ward in Cheshire East following the death of independent councillor, Chris Hilliard, in July.
Tributes were paid to the councillor, who was described as having served the role with "passion, kindness and integrity".
A joint statement by local councillors Nick Mannion, Michael Gorman and Stewart Gardiner read: "It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of Councillor Chris Hilliard.
“Chris was dedicated to their role as ward Councillor for Wilmslow Lacey Green – a role they were elected to in May 2023 – and served with passion, kindness, integrity, and a deep commitment to the local community."
Among the list of candidates is Nick Goulding, who is standing for Reform.
As part of his campaign, he said: "My purpose in running is to stand up for the local residents to ensure that they get good value for money because Cheshire East council has managed to undermine the services which residents receive, it has misallocated resources and it has created white elephants and they need to be held to account."
The full list of candidates for Wilmslow Lacey Green:
- Nick Goulding - Reform UK
- Khumi Burton - Conservatives
- Steve Greaney - Labour
- Amanda Jane Iremonger - Green Party
- Elaine Evans - Residents of Wilmslow
Nick Goulding is Reform's candidate for Wilmslow Lacey Green
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Talbot & Branksome Woods, Dorset
A by-election is also being held in the Talbot & Branksome Woods ward in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area after Conservative councillor Philip Broadhead stepped down from his post.
Hoping to turn the seat turquoise is Reform candidate, Martin Houlden.
The full list of candidates:
- Martin Houlden - Reform UK
- Charlie Cushway - Labour
- Amy Louise Hardy - Green Party
- Jo Keeling - Conservatives
- Dawn Logan - Liberal Democrats
Stotfold, Bedfordshire
Marion Mason will have to fend off four other candidates in order to see success for Reform at the polls in Stotfold.
The by-election is taking place following the resignation of Labour Councillor Helen Wightwick.
Reform's North Bedfordshire group said: "Marion will be a strong local voice, fighting to protect our NHS, challenge waste, and put Stotfold residents first."
The full list of candidates are:
- Rachel Burgin - Labour
- Ian Dalgarno - Conservatives
- Marion Mason - Reform UK
- Neil Stevenson - Liberal Democrats
- Kate Hill-Lines - Green Party
Newmarket East, West Suffolk
Reform has put forward Adrian Whittle to run for the Newmarket East seat.
He will be battling it out in the polls against four other candidates.
The Newmarket East candidates:
- Adrian Whittle - Reform UK
- Graham Creelman - Labour
- Danny Kent - Green Party
- Robert Nobbs - Conservatives
- Caroline Revitt - Liberal Democrats
This week will mark another round of by-election battles for Nigel Farage's Reform
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Illtyd, Wales
Another Labour seat is up for grabs in the Illtyd division in The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
It follows the death of Labour Councillor Howard Hamilton earlier this summer.
Paying tribute, Mayor of Barry, Dennis Clarke, said: "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Councillor Hamilton, former Mayor of Barry.
"On behalf of all councillors and staff at Barry Town Council, I send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time."
There are five candidates hoping to see success in this by-election, including Reform's Brandon William Dodd.
The full list of candidates are:
- Vincent Bailey - Conservatives
- Taif Ball - Plaid Cymru
- Aled Blake - Labour
- Brandon William Dodd - Reform UL
- Aoife Blight - Green Party