Congratulations to Rosanna for winning a second term on Shropshire Council. As I knocked on the doors of Ludlow and Bromfield, I met many people who praised her work helping them. She will now be able to continue that good work.

Ludlow North results

TAYLOR-SMITH, Rosanna Theresa

Conservative

505

40%

BODDINGTON, Andy

Liberal Democrats

420

34%

WOODWARD, Chris

UKIP

126

10%

HOOPER, James Anthony

Labour

109

9%

NEWMAN, Frances Michelle

Green

69

6%

LEYTON-PURRIER, Jennifer

Independent

21

2%

Of course I am very disappointed not to have won. Winning was within reach, but we just didn’t turn out enough voters on the day.

I have learnt so much. I have met so many great people across Ludlow and Bromfield. I have made so many friends among our campaign team.

I would not have missed the experience for all the world (okay, I could have done without the blisters!). I stood not to gain political power but to get into the best position to help the people of Ludlow. I still intend to help people as best I can.

Meanwhile, let’s celebrate Viv Parry dismissing Martin Taylor-Smith by an astounding 224 votes in Ludlow South. It was great victory in the face of a nasty personal campaign by Taylor-Smith – a campaign that clearly backfired against him.

Tracey Huffer also got re-elected with ease in Ludlow East and Richard Huffer was returned for Clee.

There is a great Lib Dem team here in place in Ludlow. A team that cares about people first and politics second.

Thank you everyone for your support and I will be back next time there is an election.

Ludlow South

PARRY, Vivienne

Liberal Democrats

639

47%

TAYLOR-SMITH, Martin Alan

Conservative

415

31%

PERKS, Graeme

Independent

182

13%

KNOTT, Maurice

UKIP

119

9%

Ludlow East

HUFFER, Tracey

Liberal Democrats

467

50%

LYLE, Diane Lesley

Conservative

210

23%

SHEWARD, Colin Eric James

Labour

184

20%

JONES, Imogen

Green

64

7%

Clee

HUFFER, Richard Mark

Liberal Democrats

721

49%

WHEELER, James Vashon

Conservative

654

44%

MANN, Sam

Labour

105

7%

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