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Lib Dems retain Cheadle West & Gatley

By Alasdair Perry 8th May 2026

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Local News by Alasdair Perry 8th May 2026

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The Lib Dems continue to retain their incumbent seats, with another win in Cheadle West & Gatley.

Incumbent councillor Ian Hunter retains the seat, with 2,299 votes.

The full results are as follows:

Carl Carrigan (Labour) - 349
Penny Davis (Conservative) - 650
Denise Yvonne Fletcher (Reform UK) - 971
Ian Hunter (Lib Dems) - 2,299
Stephanie Wyatt (Green) - 709

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