Tories gain Chadsmead but Liberal Democrats improve share of the vote massively

5.17.41pm GMT Fri 16th Dec 2005

Yesterday the Conservative Party won the Chadsmead by-elections from Labour, however Marion Bland and the Liberal Democrats increased their share of the vote from 13.7% to 23.9%. Marion was the only candidate whose party increased their share of the vote, the Liberal Democrats were also the only party to record more votes compared to last time. Well done to Marion and her team.

The full results:

Lichfield District Council

Conservative - 192 votes

Labour - 181 votes

Marion Bland - Liberal Democrat - 117 votes

Lichfield City Council

Conservative - 182 votes

Labour - 166 votes

Marion Bland - Liberal Democrat - 104 votes

Green - 35 votes

Previous share of the vote percentage based on top polling candidate at the last set of elections.

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