Lib Dems take Red Lodge from Tories

In a spectacular by-election victory Liberal Democrats in neighbouring Forest heath District Council stormed to victory with 55% of the vote taking the seat from the Conservatives after their existing Councillor resigned. Labour's local collapse was highlighted by their failure to even find a candidate. A characteristic of this by-election was the high turnout at over 38%.

The full results are below:

Forest Heath DC

Red Lodge Ward

Turnout 38%

Pat McCloud Lib Dem 321 votes 55.9%

Conservative 230 votes 40.1%

UKIP 23 Votes 4.0%

Majority 91