New councillor elected in Bridgnorth West and Tasley

A by-election was held on Thursday to elect a new Shropshire Councillor for the Bridgnorth West and Tasley division.

The by-election followed the death in July of Councillor Les Winwood.

Bridgnorth West and Tasley is a two-member division.

The result of the by-election is:

CONNOLLY, Rachel Elizabeth (Labour) – 887 votes
HOLLAND, Jonathan James (Conservative) – 480 votes
NASH, Clare (Green) – 45 votes
STILWELL, Richard Douglas (Liberal Democrats) – 176 votes

Rejected ballot papers: 6

Number of votes cast: 1594
Turnout: 28.9%

Therefore, Rachel Connolly is elected as the new Shropshire Councillor for Bridgnorth West and Tasley.