Decisive Win for Liberal Democrats in Berkhamsted East By Election on 13th June
15 Jun 2013
The by election was caused by the death of the former Liberal Democrat councillor, John Lythgoe, and was heavily contested by the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and by UKIP. The campaigns were followed with keen interest by the electorate and the turnout of 25% was reasonably high for a town council by election.
The result (shown below) restores the position of two Liberal Democrats and 13 Conservatives on Berkhamsted Town Council.
Berkhamsted Town Council, East Ward
Lib Dem 456 41% ( + 4%) Danny Bonnett
Con 315 28% ( - 15%)
UKIP 184 16% ( + 16%)
LAB 92 8%
GRN 75 7%
IND n/a ( - 20%)
Turnout 25%
The ward was last fought in 2011 when 3 Con & 2 Lib Dem councillors were elected