Tavistock News
Stunning
Victory for People of Tavistock
Lib Dems win in Tavistock North
Friday 8th
February 2008
 Last
night saw a stunning victory for the people of Tavistock as local Lib Dems
candidate, Adam Bridgewater, was elected Councillor for Tavistock North with
almost 60% of the vote. Adam pledged to work hard for all the people of
Tavistock North, all the time!
The Tavistock
North by-election was caused by the early resignation of Conservative Councillor
Shaun Watchorn. In this election, held only 9 months ago, the Conservatives held
a sizeable lead at the polls. However, with above average turnout for a
by-election, the Lib Dem candidate, Adam Bridgewater was elected with a massive
majority.
Adam said, “I am
thrilled and honoured to be the local representative for Tavistock North. Even
before the election was called, we were working hard with people on the ground
to solve their problems and resolve their issues. We have just continued this
good work, and the people of Tavistock have recognized it. It was a fantastic
team effort, and I know that residents really appreciated the hard work that we
put in, and will continue to put in as the Lib Dems team.”
 |
|
Adam Bridgewater is congratulated by Cllr Alison Clish-Green
(Tavistock South West) and Cllr Roy Connelly (Tavistock North) |
Adam defeated a
Green Party candidate, and also the Conservative candidate who had been heavily
backed and supported by Geoffrey Cox, the Conservative MP. The Lib Dems doubled
their vote while the Conservatives disappointingly lost 20% of their vote.
Adam Symons,
Local Parliamentary Spokesperson for Torridge and West Devon, who works closely
with Tavistock’s residents on the ground said, “I congratulate the people of
Tavistock for choosing someone with such energy, enthusiasm and determination to
work for them. I know Adam will bring a fresh perspective to West Devon Borough
Council. It is brilliant that the younger generation of voters came out to
support him. I hope that this will encourage more young people to represent
their communities. We need a more diverse set of local representatives at all
levels of government if we are to reclaim faith in democracy.”
Polling Results:
Adam Bridgewater (Lib Dems) 812
David Whitcomb (Local Conservative) 425
Myfanwy Cook (Green Party) 133
|
