Simon Davey, former councillor for Congleton North West Ward says thanks to all those who voted for him and offered their support during the elections yesterday. Unfortunately, despite his hard work in the Ward he did not get re-elected, but he has promised to continue fighting for the people of Congleton and hopes to seek re-election soon.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has said the local elections represented "consolidation" as the Lib Dems won a greater share of the vote than Labour. Sir Menzies said the elections had not been a "test" of his leadership but of the party in general.
South West
Woking Liberal Democrats gained 3 seats from the Conservatives to become the largest party on Woking Borough Council. Gains included Horsell West, Mount Hermon East and Knaphill. Disappointingly, Lib Dems were short of one more gain in Byfleet by just 2 votes! The Conservatives gained Maybury and Sheerwater from Labour. The new composition of the council is as follows:
Polls have now closed in the 2006 Local Government Elections - and the counting has just begun. Results from across the country will appear on this website as soon as possible, but please be aware the results may take some time to appear.
Dundee Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Fraser Macpherson today (Thursday 4th May) lent his support to the campaign to save local Post Offices by signing a petition at the Perth Road Post Office in his Tay Bridges Ward.