Northumberland Local Elections - 1 May 2008 Results

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Results Sheet for the District of Tynedale (Electoral Division: South Tynedale)

Electoral Division: South Tynedale
Electorate: 4,027
Present Member: Arthur William Purdue (CON)

Result Summary

Elected Member: Colin William Horncastle (CON)
CONHorncastleCON Colour57.5%
INDPurdueIND Colour20.9%
LDClarksonLD Colour12.2%
LABTempleLAB Colour9.4%

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 % % %
Clarkson, Kate
Teachers Cottage
Ordley
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1SX
Liberal Democrats IconLD 237 12.2% 26.3%
(717)
18.9%
(534)
Horncastle, Colin William
Highfield Farm
Catton
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9QT
Conservative Party IconCON 1,114 57.5% 51.3%
(1,399)
59.0%
(1,670)
Purdue, Arthur William
The Old Rectory
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9DA
Independent IconIND 406 20.9%    
Temple, John Robert
Dryburn Hall
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9PA
Labour Party IconLAB 182 9.4% 22.4%
(611)
22.1%
(625)
Total Votes Cast 1,939   2,727 2,829
Electorate Size 4,027   3,941 3,841
Turnout % Poll   48.1% 69.2% 73.7%
Majority 708 36.5% 25.0%
(682)
36.9%
(1,045)
South Tynedale Hold: CON (CON)
2008
(CON)
2005
(CON)
2001
Elected: Colin William Horncastle

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