The by-election to the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for the Milton Ward took place on 21 March 2019.[1]

Background

The Milton by-election was called after the death of incumbent Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane in January,[2] who was up for re-election in 2020. The Independents in Southend, who work together under Ron Woodley, announced they would not stand a candidate in respect of Ware-Lane's death.[3]

Result

2019 Milton by-election (21 March)[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Stephen George 833 49.9 −0.8
Conservative Garry Lowen 528 31.6 −0.6
Liberal Democrats Carol White 219 13.1 +8.6
For Britain James Quail 89 5.3 N/A
Majority 305 18.3 −0.1
Turnout 1,669 20.6 −10.9
Labour hold Swing −2.2

No Green Party candidate as previous. (−5.7)

References

  1. ^ "Milton By-Election". Southend-on-Sea City Council.
  2. ^ "Rest in peace, comrade: Tributes paid to Southend Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane". Echo. 21 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Independents won't stand in death-triggered by-election as Tories confirm candidate". Echo. 15 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Declaration of result of poll". Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. 21 March 2019.
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