Lib Dems make gains in Broadstone and Merley/Bearwood
May 6, 2007 5:33 PM
Liberal Democrat candidates enjoyed success in last Thursday's local elections. Seats were gained from the Conservatives in Broadstone and Merley/Bearwood wards and so changed the balance of power on Poole Borough Council. Elsewhere in Poole the story was one of 'no change' apart from Hamworthy West where two Lib Dem seats were lost to the Conservatives. The Conservative majority on the council has now slipped to 8 from 10 and the seats are shared 17 Lib Dem (+1) and 25 Conservative (-1).
"I would like to congratulate all our successful candidates and extend a special welcome to our four new councillors, Dan Martin (Broadstone) and David Brown, Daphne Long and Peter Maiden (all Merley/Bearwood)" said Annette Brooke MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole.
Mike Brooke added: "I would like to thank all our helpers, who showed great determination and commitment during the election campaign, and also extend a big thank you to all those residents who supported us through the ballot box on polling day itself." A detailed analysis of the results is given below.
Results:
Broadstone Ward
Brooke Michael Lib Dem 2696 Elected
Critchley Ian UKIP 307
Godfrey Roy Independent 272
Krolski-Pethen Marie Conservative 1587
Lloyd Brian Independent 235
Martin Daniel Lib Dem 2301 Elected
Mason Graham Lib Dem 2314 Elected
Newell David Conservative 1872
Smith Barry Conservative 1796
Merley/Bearwood Ward
Brown David Lib Dem 2227 Elected
Hives Katie Conservative 1676
Long Daphne Lib Dem 2036 Elected
Maiden Peter Lib Dem 2238 Elected
Pethen Harry Conservative 1492
Rampton Karen Conservative 1475
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