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Joy as Lib Dems win North Wilts by-election
February 27, 2006 11:40 AM
Jubilant Lib Dems celebrate by-election gain
The Liberal Democrats increased their majority on North Wiltshire District Council by winning the Lyneham by-election on Thursday 23rd February.
The seat had been held by the Conservatives but the previous councillor resigned after just four months in the post. This significant gain for the Lib Dems, as John Webb was declared winner in the North Wiltshire District Council Lyneham Ward By-Election, delivers Lib Dems as the largest political group on the Council.
The final result, which was declared at 10:12pm, was:
- John Webb (Liberal Democrats) 654 votes
- Sarah Still (The Conservative Party) 602 votes
There was a 34.9 % turnout (1260 voters out of an electorate of 3611).
Councillor John Webb said: "This 52 vote majority gain from the Conservative party returns us Lib Dems as the largest party on the North Wilts District Council.
Cllr Webb continued: "Many thanks go to all of our supporters and helpers throughout this campaign, and in particular to the voters of Lyneham, Bradenstoke, Bushton, Clyffe Pypard and Tockenham for supporting me and the Liberal Democrats on such a wintry day."
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