LABOUR has retained the seat of former borough council leader Terry O’Neill in the by-election at Burtonwood and Winwick with more than 58 per cent of the vote.
The by-election – a three cornered fight – was called following the sad death of the long-serving council leader.
The result was: Alex Abbey (Labour) 753; Paul Campbell (Conservative) 469; Trevor Nicholls (Independent) 56.
After the result was announced last night, Alex Abbey said: “I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to represent my home on Warrington Borough Council. This by-election was called in the saddest of circumstances and throughout our time in the campaign trail, we have been remembering our friend and colleague Terry O’Neill.
“I love this community – it is where I grew up, where I have lived all my life, and where I have raised my family.
“I said at the start of this election that my values and priorities were the same as local people – now, I want to put those values into practice. I will work hard to repay the trust people have placed in me, by representing them at the Town Hall and working to ensure the Council delivers the best possible service to people in Burtonwood and Winwick.
“I’ll make sure that the voices of people in both villages are heard. As I promised throughout the campaign, I’ll always have Burtonwood and Winwick’s interests at heart.”
There was a 25.2 per cent turnout.
Alex Abbey
Labour’s comfortable by-election victory
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