18 Oct 2024
Posted at 06:42
in Harpenden
Tory candidate Sue Griffiths has claimed victory in yesterday’s by-election in the ward of Harpenden North and Rural.
She picked up 661 votes, with Lib Dem James Robertson in second place with 546 – an 18.7 per cent increase for the Conservatives.
Green candidate Mario May received 82 votes, while Labour’s Ross Harper was in last place with 51.
A Conservative source said: “Let’s hope now the Liberal Democrats get the message on charging for parking.”
The proposed introduction of fees for on-street parking was at the heart of Sue’s campaign.
The by-election was called following the resignation of Lib Dem councillor Beth Fisher.
