Sidmouth: Independent candidate wins Newton Poppleford and Harpford by-election

By Will Goddard 11th Nov 2022

Local News by Will Goddard 11th Nov 2022

High Street, Newton Poppleford

Independent candidate Chris Burhop has won a by-election held on Thursday (10 November) to represent Newton Poppleford and Harpford at East Devon District Council.

Three candidates stood for election. Cllr Burhop secured 560 votes, Labour candidate Caleb Early 162, and Conservative candidate Paul Carter 113.

Voter turnout was 46 per cent.

The by-election was triggered following the death of Cllr Val Ranger in August.

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