Five candidates contested the seat for the by-election for the Bishops Itchington, Fenny Compton and Napton Ward of Stratford-on-Avon District Council on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Jake Beavan - Liberal Democrats - 1,104 Elected

Julie Ann Folkes-Skinner - Green Party - 273

Jacqui Harris - Reform UK - 751

Jacob David Simon Hill - Labour Party - 53

Christian Francis Reeve - Conservative Party - 715

Turnout: 49.40%
Number of ballot papers issued: 2,899
Turnout for the last contested election at Bishops Itchington, Fenny Compton and Napton in May 2023 was 38.44% 
The electorate for the Bishops Itchington, Fenny Compton and Napton Ward is 5,868

The current political make-up of the District Council's 41 seats is now: 

• Liberal Democrats - 25 seats
• Conservatives - 9 seats
• Green - 3 seats
• Independent - 2 seats
• Reform UK - 2 seats