Marijn van de Geer from Ealing Greens has won the North Acton ward by-election which took place on Thursday (25 June 2026).
The Ealing Council by-election, which saw a 24.21% voter turnout, was triggered following the resignation of Green Party councillor Simon Anthony, who stepped down shortly after being elected last month (7 May 2026) citing health reasons.
Vote count
Abdi Ahmed Liberal Democrats: 523
Marijn van de Geer Green: 804
Sally Gorman Conservatives: 257
Jonathan Notley Reform UK: 309
Gareth Shaw Labour: 642
Craig Smith Ealing Community Independents: 129
Rejected papers: 10
Speaking to EALING.NEWS following her win, Councillor Marijn van de Geer, said: “I am so excited, I’m so grateful to all all the people in North Acton, the incredible Ealing Greens, and actually Greens from all over London who came out to help. I couldn’t have done it without them.”
Ms van de Geer added: “People on the doorstep have been so kind, so welcoming. I’ve been invited in for cups of tea, glass of water. It’s been absolutely phenomenal. The welcome I’ve had from the community, I’ve heard some really serious things that people need help with, and I cannot wait to get to work and work for the people of North Acton.”
All candidates standing in the North Acton ward by-election were invited for an interview about who they are, what they stand for and why residents should vote for them.
Click on a name for the EALING.NEWS interview with the candidate.
| Name of candidate | Party |
| Abdi Ahmed | Liberal Democrats |
| Marijn van de Geer | Green |
| Sally Gorman | Conservatives |
| Jonathan Notley | Reform UK |
| Gareth Shaw | Labour |
| Craig Smith | Ealing Community Independents |
