THE Conservatives held on to the Aveley and Uplands ward vacated by colourful character Colin Churcman with some comfort.
The new Tory councillor is Amanda Wilton who said: "I just want to thank my family, partner and the Conservative party for all their help and all the constituents for voting for me."
Result:
Amanda Wilton (Con) 845
Dave Strickson (BNP)521
John Garner (Lab) 363
John Livermore (Lib Dem)128
Maj 324
Con hold
Turnout 29%
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