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Totton Bye-Election fails to interest voters.

Only 725 voted in a Totton South bye-election today (29th March), a turn out of just over 15%.

85% of the voting population stayed at home, apparently showing no interest in the outcome of a four way contest which saw the Conservatives retain a Town Council seat they had lost as a result of the former candidate failing to show up to a single meeting.

Winning candidate, Len Harris, speaking immediately after the result was announced said he was very dissapointed in the low numbers turning out to vote.

The result was:

Len Harris - Conservative 286
Beverley Golden - Green 195
Kate Lord - Lib Dem 168
Alan Goodfellow - Labour 75

Totton & Eling Town Council now has eighteen conservative councillors, one Lib Dem and one Green.

Kate Lord has been selected to fly the flag for the Liberal Democrats

Kate Lord has been selected to fly the flag for the Liberal Democrats, as a candidate in Totton South, for a seat on Totton & Eling Town Council.

Concerns For Vulnerable Forest Residents

Chris Harrison, Leader of the New Forest District Council Liberal Democrat Group, has voiced serious concerns about the future of some of the most vulnerable people living in the New Forest area.

New Forest Conservatives Reveal True Colours

New Forest Conservatives have been accused of scoring a significant “Own goal” in their efforts to tackle climate change.

Secret Car Parking Charges Shock

Conservatives in the New Forest stand accused of dishonesty over plans to consider new car parking charges.

District Group Elect New Leader

Councillor Chris Harrison has been elected as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on New Forest District Council.

Sure Start Campaigner Standing for Town Council

Totton resident and founder of the Save Our Children Centres (SOCC Hampshire) campaign is standing for the Lib Dems in Totton West on Thursday 5th May.

Totton and Eling Council Candidates announced

All Liberal Democrat candidates have now been selected for the Town and District Council elections being held on Thursday 5th May.

Also see: Elections Section

Threat of Marchwood Bus Cuts

Marchwood Councillors have pledged to fight the prospect of cuts to bus services through the village.

New Forest West Liberal Democrat Branch Created

Local Liberal Democrat branches have merged to form a single branch covering the whole New Forest West parliamentary constituency.

Lymington and Pennington Liberal Democrat Councillors Achieve Town Council Tax Freeze

At the Lymington & Pennington Town Council meeting held on Wednesday 5 Jan 2011, the Liberal Democrat group proposed no increase in the Town Council Tax for the coming year.

Allotment Site Found for Lymington and Pennington

Towns and villages today are full of people wanting to 'grow their own' and to enjoy the exercise and fresh air that keeps you healthy and active.

Data Protection

The conservative controlled New Forest District Council has narrowly escaped a £50,000 fine in a further legal slip-up that brings back memories of the “Slippery Floor Saga”.