The Liberal Democrats have kept hold of a council seat in Poole following a by-election triggered by a councillor resigning.
Residents in the Penn Hill ward in Poole went to the polls on Thursday, November 5, to elect a new councillor after the seat became vacant when former Liberal Democrat councillor Jo Clements stepped down from the council because of personal circumstances.
The ward has an electorate of 8,686.
In this by-election, 33.8 per cent of residents in the ward voted.
The results of the by-election were:
Ace Cruz, Green Party, 65 votes
Xena Dion, Reform UK, 521 votes
Louise Fielden, independent, 7 votes
Ashley Fraser, Conservatives, 764 votes
Amanda Jellicoe, Liberal Democrat, 1,278 votes
Ralph Lynch, Labour, 135 votes
Susan Stockwell, independent, 55 votes
Max Walker, Restore Britain, 106 votes
Speaking after the announcement of the results, Councillor Amanda Jellicoe thanked residents for their support.
Cllr Jellicoe said: “Thank you to everyone in the Penn Hill ward who voted for me and put their trust in me.
“I’m looking forward to getting stuck into the hard work of representing residents, listening to their concerns and making sure their voices are heard.
“I’d also particularly like to thank the Labour and Green voters who lent me their support.
“This result shows what we can achieve when people come together to stand against divisive politics and elect someone who will put their community first.”
The Liberal Democrats have said that the results show “residents have confidence” in the current administration.
Councillor Millie Earl said: “A huge congratulations to Amanda!
“It’s fantastic to welcome another Liberal Democrat councillor to BCP Council.
“This win not only shows that the Liberal Democrats are best placed to beat Reform and the Conservatives, but it also shows that residents have not forgotten the Conservatives’ record on issues like Future Places.
“It demonstrates that residents have confidence in the Liberal Democrat-led Three Towns Alliance and the direction we are taking BCP Council.
“Despite what Cllr Beesley and the Conservatives might say, I’d encourage them to listen to the message from residents, withdraw their vote of no confidence in me and, rather than playing political games, get on with the job of representing the residents who elected them.”
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