Northumberland Local Elections - 1 May 2008 Results

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Results Sheet for the District of Wansbeck (Electoral Division: Wansbeck Hirst)

Electoral Division: Wansbeck Hirst
Electorate: 3,765
Present Member: John Smith (LAB)

Result Summary

Elected Member: Ken Parry (LAB)
LABParryLAB Colour54.0%
LDPedenLD Colour38.0%
CONTrevelyanCON Colour8.0%

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 % % %
Parry, Ken
62 Newbiggin Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 0SY
Labour Party IconLAB 524 54.0% 63.5%
(1,079)
64.0%
(1,370)
Peden, Malcolm
1 Windsor Road
Newbiggin by the Sea
Northumberland
NE64 6UH
Liberal Democrats IconLD 369 38.0% 31.3%
(532)
32.6%
(698)
Trevelyan, John
Netherwitton Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 4NW
Conservative Party IconCON 78 8.0% 5.2%
(88)
3.4%
(73)
Total Votes Cast 971   1,699 2,141
Electorate Size 3,765   3,524 3,844
Turnout % Poll   25.8% 48.2% 55.7%
Majority 155 16.0% 32.2%
(547)
31.4%
(672)
Wansbeck Hirst Hold: LAB (LAB)
2008
(LAB)
2005
(LAB)
2001
Elected: Ken Parry

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