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Lib Dems GAIN Ipplepen, Teignbridge from Conservatives

By Helen Duffett | Fri 24th September 2010 - 2:53 pm

Congratulations to new Liberal Democrat councillor Alistair Dewhirst at Ipplepen, Teignbridge District Council.

The Liberal Democrats gained the seat with a massive 34% swing from the Tories following the death of the previous councillor.

Turnout was up too, and high for a council by-election: 58.7% compared with 52% in the main elections in 2007.

Central Devon Liberal Democrats are also reporting an increase in party membership.

The result:

Lib Dem Alistair Dewhirst …

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Posted in Council by-elections | Also tagged guest editor, ipplepen, linda jack and teignbridge | 10 Comments

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