The Liberal Democrats won all three Folkestone Town and Shepway District seats in the local elections held on 3rd May. Peter Carroll, Peter Gane and Tim Prater were elected as Shepway District Councillors. Peter Gane, Dhan Gurung and Tim Prater were elected as Folkestone Town Councillors.
Liberal Democrats have strengthened their grip on Chesterfield Borough Council, winning 38 seats in yesterday's elections (Thursday, May 3).
Counting of the votes for the 57 seats was completed just before 4.00am, Friday 4th May. The Liberal Democrats are up 4 seats; Labour down 2; Conservatives down 2.
The polls have closed for the local elections across Shepway. Many thanks to all those who have voted. The count of the votes will take place on Friday from 9am at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone.
Polls have now opened in the 2007 Local Government Elections. Poll will remain open to 10pm this evening.
Don't forget to vote today!
