Cllr Eleanor Wills wins Salisbury Harnham West by-election

The by-election to replace former city councillor Paul Cunningham took place yesterday (July 14) and the results are now in.

Read more: Salisbury City Council by-elections for West Harnham

Councillor Eleanor Elisabeth Wills, member of Wiltshire Conservatives, recieved the most public votes and was duly elected to Salisbury City Council.

After winning the by-election, Miss Wills said: “Thank you so much to everyone who voted in the by-election and supported our campaign.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to serve the whole community and make a real difference in Harnham West.

"My priority is to focus on public service over politics to get Salisbury moving. There can be no greater privilege than representing the area you grew up in and I can’t wait to get started."

Cllr Eleanor Wills inviting Harnham residents to have a chat before the by-election

The by-election results

Miss Wills, Eleanor Elisabeth (The Conservative Party) - 457 votes

Mr Last, Ted (Liberal Democrats) - 424 votes

Mrs Prinsloo, Sarah (Green Party) - 159 votes

Ms Goddard, Anita (Labour Party) - 151 votes

Deputy mayor Atiqul Hoque said: "Great team work, a fantastic candidate. People of west Harnham made the right choice.

"We Conservative are setting the example for others to follow."

Salisbury City Council officers have congratulated Cllr Wills and say they are "looking forward to working with her in the future".

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