Northumberland Local Elections - 1 May 2008 Results

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

Electoral Division: Blyth Valley South Blyth
Electorate: 3,372
Present Member: Lesley Jennifer Rickerby (LD)

Result Summary

Elected Member: Lesley Jennifer Rickerby (LD)
LDRickerbyLD Colour65.2%
LABKnoxLAB Colour21.7%
CONMunroCON Colour13.0%

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 % % %
Knox, Gordon Thomas
21 Appledore Road
South Beach
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3TE
Labour Party IconLAB 289 21.7% 35.1%
(715)
35.9%
(630)
Munro, Greg Alexander
26 Newlyn Drive
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 1RP
Conservative Party IconCON 173 13.0% 13.7%
(278)
13.3%
(234)
Rickerby, Lesley Jennifer
Aldersyde
347 Cowpen Road
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 5JW
Liberal Democrats IconLD 867 65.2% 51.2%
(1,043)
50.8%
(892)
Total Votes Cast 1,329   2,036 1,756
Electorate Size 3,372   3,368 2,970
Turnout % Poll   39.4% 60.5% 59.1%
Majority 578 43.5% 16.1%
(328)
14.9%
(262)
Blyth Valley South Blyth Hold: LD (LD)
2008
(LD)
2005
(LD)
2001
Elected: Lesley Jennifer Rickerby

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