New parish councillor elected following by-election in Great Bentley

A brand new parish councillor has been elected following a by-election in Great Bentley.

On Thursday, 18 September, voters within the parish went to the polls to elect a brand new councillor for Great Bentley Parish Council.

The seat was received by Linda Jane McKenzie with 289 votes. Robert Harry Cohen got here second with 78 votes.

Turnout on the by-election was 15.5%.

The results of the by-election for a parish councillor for Great Bentley Parish Council:

• Robert Harry Cohen (Ind) 78
• Linda Jane McKenzie (Ind) 289 ELECTED

Ian Davidson, Returning Officer, thanked everybody who performed a component within the by-election.

“I’m grateful to the candidates for their participation and to every voter who took the time to have their say in the election,” he mentioned.

“I additionally need to thank the TDC elections crew, whose dedication and behind-the-scenes efforts ensured the method ran easily and effectively.”

The by-election additionally noticed the trial of a brand new audio system to help blind and partially sighted voters.

The system offered spoken directions to assist voters navigate the poll paper independently and in confidence, and is a part of wider efforts by Tendring District Council to make voting extra accessible for all residents.

The full election outcomes will be discovered on the TDC web site at: www.tendringdc.gov.uk/departments/results-of-elections.

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