Newly-elected county councillor 'will put Bridgnorth first'
New Bridgnorth West and Tasley councillor Rachel Connolly said she would put area issues at the heart of everything she does after winning the by-election for the vacant seat.
She will now be the second Labour representative in the seat on Shropshire Council, joining Julia Buckley who was elected in May last year.
Councillor Connolly, who is also deputy mayor of Bridgnorth and represents West Ward on the town council, won the by election called after the death of Conservative councillor Les Winwood earlier this year.
She polled 887 votes on Thursday, ahead of nearest challenger Conservative Jonathan Holland with 480.
Councillor Connolly said: "I have done and will continue to prioritise local issues like pot holes, parking and transport in general in the area, alongside longer term issues like how the county is serving Bridgnorth and how funds are allocated.
"I would like to thank everyone who came out and voted and this proves they have faith in a representative from the area, who will work for the area."
Full Result:
Connolly, Rachel Elizabeth (Labour) – 887 votes
Holland, Jonathan James (Conservative) – 480 votes
Nash, Clare (Green) – 45 votes
Stilwell, Richard Douglas (Liberal Democrats) – 176 votes
Rejected ballot papers: 6
Number of votes cast: 1,594
Turnout: 28.9 per cent
