Hurrah! James has been elected as the new Lancing Parish Councillor, scoring over 60% of the vote.
Over the past few weeks James Butcher, candidate for Widewater Ward, and his team have been out canvassing and delivering for the byelection. James Butcher is a local having grown up here, attending Sir Robert Woodard Academy and had worked in the local library for 5 years.
James is passionate about regeneration, wanting Lancing to become the go to costal village.
Recently James had been out meeting Lancing Traders Association and now has some great ideas on how to support local businesses.
We all look forward to seeing what great things James will continue to achieve - well done from us all!
Results below;
Conservative, James Butcher - 583 Votes
Labour, Jane Dutton - 215 Votes
Lib Dem, Stephen Male - 154 Votes
''Absolutely over the moon to have been elected a Lancing Conservative Councillor this evening - thanks to this amazing campaign team'' - James Butcher
''Many congratulations to new Lancing Parish Councillor James Butcher'' - Tim Loughton MP