The results of the by-election held in the Bloomfield ward on Thursday 3 March 2016 are as follows:
| Name of candidate | Description if any | Number of votes | Perecentage of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phill Armstrong | The Green Party | 32 | 4.10 |
| Neil Anthony Close | Liberal Democrats | 31 | 3.97 |
| Jim Hobson | Labour Party | 450 | 57.62 |
| Toby Jones | The Conservative Party Candidate | 150 | 19.21 |
| Spencer David Shackleton | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 118 | 15.11 |
Rejected ballot paper statement
The number of ballot papers rejected is as follows:
- Did not bear the official mark - 0
- Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to - 3
- Writing or mark by which the voter could be identified - 1
- Unmarked or void for uncertainty - 2
- Rejected in part - 0
- Total - 6
Turnout
- Electorate - 4,177
- Verified ballot papers - 782
- Turnout - 18.72%