Results declared in Ironbridge Gorge and Newport West by-elections
The results have been declared in the by-elections for Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ironbridge Gorge and Newport West wards that were held yesterday.
The result for the Ironbridge Gorge ward is:
Elizabeth Mollett (Conservative Party) 276 votes
Richard Soame (UKIP) 136 votes
Ken Stringer (Labour Party) 325 votes - Elected
The turnout was 36.7%
The result for the Newport West ward is:
Warwick McKenzie (UKIP) 157 votes
Phil Norton (Labour Party) 63 votes
Rodney Pitt (Conservative Party) 179 votes
Peter Scott (Independent) 264 votes - Elected
The turnout was 32%
Following these by-elections the political make up of Telford & Wrekin Council is:
Labour 33
Conservative 16
Liberal Democrats 3
Independents 2
The Ironbridge Gorge seat became vacant following the death of Dave Davies last month, while Adam Stanton resigned from the Newport West seat due to work commitments.
