Northumberland Local Elections - 1 May 2008 Results

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Results Sheet for the District of Blyth Valley (Electoral Division: Blyth Valley Wensleydale)

Electoral Division: Blyth Valley Wensleydale
Electorate: 3,360
Present Member: Gordon Thomas Knox (LAB)

Result Summary

Elected Member: Ian Michael Ray Tompkins (LD)
LDTompkinsLD Colour46.5%
LABStephensLAB Colour44.3%
CONJohnstonCON Colour9.2%

Please note that percentages may not be 100% accurate due to the rounding of calculations.

Result Details

      Previous Election Results
Candidates Party 2008 2005 2001
    Votes % % %
Johnston, Gordon
42 Kendal Drive
Eastfield Dale
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 2XE
Conservative Party IconCON 119 9.2% 12.5%
(232)
11.9%
(225)
Stephens, David Charles
4 Fieldfare House
Tate Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3AP
Labour Party IconLAB 576 44.3% 47.3%
(875)
50.5%
(956)
Tompkins, Ian Michael Ray
22 Kittiwake Close
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3RG
Liberal Democrats IconLD 604 46.5% 40.2%
(744)
37.6%
(711)
Total Votes Cast 1,299   1,851 1,892
Electorate Size 3,360   3,211 3,373
Turnout % Poll   38.7% 57.6% 56.1%
Majority 28 2.2% 7.1%
(131)
12.9%
(245)
Blyth Valley Wensleydale Gain: LD (LD)
2008
(LAB)
2005
(LAB)
2001
Elected: Ian Michael Ray Tompkins

Please note that percentages may not be 100% accurate due to the rounding of calculations.