LABOUR captured both the Frodsham seats on Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWaC) as they strengthened their grip on the authority.
It was a disappointing night for the Conservatives – particularly for Lynn Riley who had represented the Frodsham ward since 2004, first on the former Vale Royal Council and then on CWaC.
The results in Frodsham were:
Michael Garvey (Lab) 1537; Lucy Sumner (Lab) 1422; Lynn Riley (Cons) 1162; Sara Wakefield (Cons) 1024; Christine Webber (Green) 312; Patrick Eakin (Lib Dem) 235; Jason Moorcroft (Reform UK) 162; Ross Sibson (Lib Dem) 150.
Overall, across Cheshire West, Labour claimed a 46.74 per cent share of the vote and the Conservatives 31.24.
A jubilant Labour spokesperson said the results vindicated their policies across Cheshire West since they took control of the council.
The Conservatives felt they had suffered as a result of national issues at a difficult time for the Government as a result of the pandemic and the resulting global economic situation.
The results in the Frodsham Town Council election in Waterside Ward:
Frodsham Town Council – Waterside Ward
EAKIN, Patrick Thomas: 192 (elected)
HOLMAN, Aidan James: 130.
LOFTS, Richard Ian: 139.
PENNINGTON, Frank Rodney: 274 (elected)
SUMNER, Lucy Rebecca: 367 (elected)
WADE, Bernie: 334 (elected)
Turnout: 33.4 per cent.
Some candidates have already been elected unopposed to the Town Council.
They are Judith Critchley, Donna Critchley (Lakes Ward), Helen Anne Hayes, Pauline Elizabeth Lowrie (Overton and Five Crosses Ward), Jason Moorcroft, Mark Andrew Nield, Graham William Wood (Castle Park Ward).
A number of other seats remain uncontested and the Town Council has invited applications from residents willing to be co-opted to the council.
Their applications must reach the Town Clerk by 4pm on Monday, May 15.
It is hoped to co-opt additional members to the council at its annual meeting at 7pm on Monday May 22.
Out and about in Frodsham with our local candidates Mike Garvey and @LucyRSumner – Happy #MayDay #VoteLabour – Thursday May 4th. pic.twitter.com/HxthFQFFft
— Mike Amesbury MP (@MikeAmesburyMP) May 1, 2023