Ryan MacPherson has been elected as councillor for Beaver Ward. Beaver Ward is now represented by Ryan McPherson and Beverley Murphy.
The result of the Beaver Ward by-election, announced by Ashford Borough Council, is as follows:
- Joanna Gideon (Conservative) 240
- Caroline Harris (Labour) 243
- Ryan MacPherson (UKIP) 373
- Elizabeth Wright (Green) 31
The turnout was 21.3%
The declaration was made just after 11.10pm on 4th August
The political composition of Ashford Borough Council is now as follows:
- 35 Conservative (C)
- 2 Labour (L)
- 3 Ashford Independent (AI)
- 1 Liberal Democrat (LD)
- 2 UK Independence Party (UKIP)
Ashford Borough Council 5 August 2016
www.ashford.gov.uk/news/result-of-beaver-ward-byelection-5th-aug-1432/