Martin Ashcroft has been elected to the Town Council in the By Election for West Ward held last Thursday.
Election results were:
Martin Ashcroft Labour
333 votes (59%).
Gary Soakell Independent
137 votes (24%)
Paul Symons UKIP
94 votes (17%)
Total votes cast 567
Turnout 13.4%
Labour fielded one of their best candidates in Martin Ashcroft, as moderate, progressive young and enthusiastic. In a lower turnout Labour increased its share of the vote.
Martin released the following statement “I would like to thank all the people of West Ward for giving me this opportunity to serve them which I will do to the best of my ability. I will regularly attend meetings and speak up for the West Ward and the Town.
I thank my opponents for a clean campaign and for giving the electorate a clear choice. I am happy to meet with anyone and am available at 73 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7AT. Tel. 07811 403 986. I look forward to serving you and thank you once again”
