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Martin Evison

Reform UK councillor who held Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn.

Martin Evison is the Reform UK councillor recorded as holding Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn on 27 August, when he won 901 votes and 39.0% of the vote.

Last refreshed: 3 September 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Why did Reform UK's vote share fall even as it held Throckley?

Timeline for Martin Evison

#17 27 Aug

Held the ward for Reform UK

UK Local Elections 2026: Reform holds Throckley on a cut share
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Background

Martin Evison is a Reform UK councillor associated with Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn on Newcastle City Council. His recorded public role places him in ward-level representation, where a councillor provides a local face for a national party. The available evidence identifies him through his electoral position in the ward .

As a councillor, Evison operates where local representation connects party branding with voters in a defined area. The bundle records one confirmed election result, rather than committee work, policy positions or a longer electoral history. His significance therefore rests on being a named Reform UK representative in this Newcastle ward, without claims beyond the available record .

Common Questions
Did Reform UK hold Throckley ward in Newcastle?
Yes, Martin Evison held it on 27 August 2026, though on a reduced vote share.Source: Newcastle City Council
How many votes did Martin Evison get in Throckley?
901 votes, a 39.0% share.Source: Newcastle City Council
How much did Reform UK's Throckley vote share fall?
From 44% in May 2026 to 39.0% in August 2026.Source: Newcastle City Council