Stanwix Urban Ward By-Election
The Stanwix Urban By Election was held today
(Thursday, 16 September 2010). Polling stations were open between
7am and 10pm. The By-Election count was held in the Civic Centre
soon after the polls closed at 10pm.
Facts and figures:
| Stanwix Urban |
|
| Total number of eligible Stanwix Urban Ward electors |
4,794 |
| Total number of requests for postal votes |
781 |
| Total number of polling stations |
4 |
Results:
| Candidate Name |
Votes cast |
| Bowmaker, Hazel Jane (Green Party) |
96 |
| Franklin, Jackie (Labour Party) |
488 |
| Nedved, Paul (Conservative Party) |
888 |
| Pearson, Adam (English Democrats –
Putting England First!) |
85 |
| Spoilt votes |
1 |
| Total number of votes cast |
1,558 |
| The turnout was |
32% |
(Conservative retain - 400
majority)
Following the
By-Election:
The City Council has 52 Councillors,
comprising 23 Labour Councillors, 22 Conservative Councillors, five
Liberal Democrat Councillors and two Independent Councillors. Each
council member serves one of 22 wards of the city.