William Wallace holds Blackmore Vale with an increased vote of 495 . His total was 1905. The turnout was 40%.
Somerset Tories improved their majority on the council, but John Osman, Council Leader, lost his seat in Wells
Somerset County Council (gain/losses in brackets)
Conservatives 35 (+4)
- Liberal Democrats 12 (-2)
- Labour3 (-)
- Independent Group 3 (+1)
- Green Party 2 (+2)
- UK Independence Party 0 (-3)
The Conservative Group now has an overall majority of 15 seats.
Blackmore Vale – County Council
Blackmore Vale Ward by election – South Somerset District Council. – conservative win for Hayward Burt.
The Blog congratulates William Wallace on his increased majority on a higher turnout. And Hayward Burt on his first victory in Somerset.