Neil Bentley elected in Cheswardine
In a nailbitingly close race, Neil beat the Reform candidate by just 15 votes.
In a nailbitingly close race, Neil beat the Reform candidate by just 15 votes.
Following a disastrous night for the Conservatives, who lost control of 15 councils across England, the Liberal Democrats are calling for a more democratic and balanced approach to local government - including here in the New Forest.
The Lib Dems have won 12 seats at the Kent County Council election, gaining an additional 6 seats on the council…
"Over a decade of boarded-up shopfronts, scaffolding, and broken promises has done real damage to our town. Seaford deserves better..."
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey declared that the Conservatives are “on their last innings” as he took to the field to play cricket with Wiltshire Lib Dem group leader Cllr Ian Thorn, local councillors and campaigners.
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has said that today’s local election results have put the party on course to overtake the Conservatives at the next General Election.