Congratulations to Canterbury Lib Dems: Lib Dems hold Barton
10 Jul 2008
The Liberal Democrats have won the Barton ward by-election to Canterbury City Council with Michael Steed winning the seat with a 292 majority. The majority has increased from 224 in May 2007 when the seat was last contested.
The result (10 July 2008) was:
- Lib Dem Michael Steed: 993 (51.8%)
- Con: 701 (36.6%)
- Green: 121 (6.3%)
- Independent: 102 (5.3%)
Turnout 33%.
The 2007 election figures were:
- Lee Glendon (Lib Dem) 1098 Elected
- Paula Vickers (Lib Dem) 1074 Elected
- Adam Parsons (Lib Dem) 1054 Elected
- Con 874
- Con 780
- Con 744
- Lab 230
- Council Tax Payers Party 225
- Council Tax Payers Party 186
- Independent 154
Turnout 39%.
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