The by-election to the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for the Milton Ward took place on 21 March 2019.[1]
Background
editThe Milton by-election was called after the death of incumbent Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane in January,[2] who was up for re-election in 2020. The Independents in Southend, who work together under Ron Woodley, announced they would not stand a candidate in respect of Ware-Lane's death.[3]
Result
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Labour | Stephen George | 833 | 49.9 | −0.8 | |
Conservative | Garry Lowen | 528 | 31.6 | −0.6 | |
Liberal Democrats | Carol White | 219 | 13.1 | +8.6 | |
For Britain | James Quail | 89 | 5.3 | N/A | |
Majority | 305 | 18.3 | −0.1 | ||
Turnout | 1,669 | 20.6 | −10.9 | ||
Labour hold | Swing | −2.2 |
No Green Party candidate as previous. (−5.7)
References
edit- ^ "Milton By-Election". Southend-on-Sea City Council.
- ^ "Rest in peace, comrade: Tributes paid to Southend Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane". Echo. 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Independents won't stand in death-triggered by-election as Tories confirm candidate". Echo. 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Declaration of result of poll". Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. 21 March 2019.