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Conservatives Win Grange Park By-Election
| Author: Daisy Peck - Conservative | Published: 2nd December 2016 10:05 |
Speaking after the poll result was announced Mr Grant said “I am most delighted to have won this seat in Grange Park and having previously been the deputy Leader at South Northants Council I can make an immediate impact with no lead in period. The Conservative Candidate, Andrew Grant won the Grange Park by-election tonight. Mr Grant polled 244 votes 58.4% compared with Labour candidate in second place, UKIP and Green parties were third and fourth.
Speaking after the poll result was announced Mr Grant said “I am most delighted to have won this seat in Grange Park and having previously been the deputy Leader at South Northants Council I can make an immediate impact with no lead in period.
“I have spoken to many Grange Park residents during my campaign and I am confident that I understand the priorities for the area and will work with the other member Adil Sadygov and county councillor Michael Clarke to get delivery. I wish to thank all those who voted for me and campaigned with me to get this result and thank also the former councillor Simon Clifford for his service to the community and the council.”
The vacancy arose following the resignation of Simon Clifford who was took up a politically restricted position within the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.
Speaking after the result Cllr Ian McCord, Leader of South Northamptonshire Council said, “I congratulate Andrew on his victory and am pleased to welcome him back to the council. I have worked with Andrew in the past and know that he is a great councillor. This result is as much a victory for the Conservative council as it is for Andrew, clearly the residents of Grange Park are content with the policies, direction and work of South Northants Council.”
The political balance of South Northamptonshire Council remains unchanged with the Conservatives holding 35 seats, Liberal Democrats 4 seats and Independents 3 seats.
Update at noon by SNC Comms Team
Grange Park by-election results
The results of the by-election for the Grange Park ward of South Northamptonshire Council (SNC), held on Thursday 1, December 2016 are as follows:
- Andrew Dighton Clarke, Green Party – 20 votes.
- Rose Gibbins, UK Independence Party - 49 votes.
- Andrew George Grant, The Conservative Party - 244 votes.
- Ian Grant; Labour Party - 105 votes
- Spoilt: 1
Overall turnout for the election was 13%.
Andrew George Grant was successful and is duly elected as SNC ward member for Grange Park.
Further election details are available on the SNC website, www.southnorthants.gov.uk.
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