Conservative gain in West Putney by-election
Published: Monday, January 1, 0001
The Conservatives have gained a council seat in West Putney following yesterday’s (Thursday’s) local ward by-election.
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Conservative candidate Nick Austin won the seat with 45 per cent of the votes cast.
The full results are:
Nick Austin (Conservative) 2,839
Jane Briginshaw (Labour) 2,350
Mark Lejman (Lib Dem) 635
Fergal McEntee (Green) 438
Turnout was just under 52 per cent of the eligible electorate.
The by-election was held following the resignation of former Councillor Claire Gilbert.