New councillor elected to Cotswold District Council
Conservative candidate Tom Bradley has been elected to represent the Blockley ward on Cotswold District Council following the by-election held on 24 September.
The by-election, triggered by the resignation of Clare Turner, saw a voter turnout of [37.4]%, with residents of the Blockley ward casting their votes to elect a new councillor.
It means the political composition of Cotswold District Council is now as follows:
22 Liberal Democrat councillors
11 Conservative councillors
1 Independent councillor
The Liberal Democrats retain their majority on the council.
The newly elected Councillor Tom Bradley will take up their position immediately and work alongside colleagues to represent the interests of the Blockley ward and the wider Cotswold district.
Jane Portman, chief executive and returning officer of Cotswold District Council, said:
“Thank you to everyone who stood as a candidate, supported the election and took the time to vote in the Blockley by-election. Taking part in local democracy is an important part of shaping the future of our communities.
“We look forward to working with Cllr Bradley to represent the needs of residents, businesses and communities across the Blockley ward and the wider Cotswold district.”
For more information about elections and voting, please visit the council’s website:
https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/about-the-council/elections-and-voting/