Good news from the heart of Tim Farron country – a solid win in Thursday’s Windermere Bowness North ward on South Lakeland District Council for Colin Jones. He’s pictured here with local MP and Party President Tim Farron.
The result was:
Liberal Democrat Colin Jones: 431
Conservative: 248
Labour: 29
60.8% of the vote is an impressive result.
Congratulations to Colin, who is already a Windermere Town Councillor, and his hard-working campaign team.
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One Comment
Lib Dem 431, C 248, Lab 29. (May 2011 – Lib Dem 608, C 280, Lab 47).
Lib Dem hold. Swing 4.6% Lib Dem to C.