
A new parish councillor has been elected in Great Bromley after residents went to the polls in a by-election.
Two candidates contested the seat on Great Bromley Parish Council, with voting taking place on Thursday, 22 October.
Pip Allam was elected after receiving 123 votes, while fellow candidate Andrew Childs received 83 votes. Turnout was 22.37%.
The full result was:
* Denotes candidate elected
Ian Davidson, Returning Officer, paid tribute to everyone who took part in the by-election, from candidates and voters to the staff who organised the poll.
“Thank you to both candidates for standing and to everyone in Great Bromley who took the time to vote, whether by post or at the polling station,” he said.
“I would also like to thank the TDC elections team and everyone who worked at the polling station and the count.
“There is a great deal of preparation behind every election, and I am grateful for their work to keep the process running smoothly.”
The full election results can be found on the TDC website at www.tendringdc.gov.uk/departments/results-of-elections