The Lib Dems have won the Cavendish Ward by-election, taking the seat from Labour.
Lib Dem candidate Andrew Dunkin took the seat with 344 votes compared to Labour rival John Butterworth’s 303.
Conservative candidate Darren Maltby came third, securing 250 votes.
The election was called following the sudden resignation of Gary Gregory (Lab) in November.
The full results are as follows…
Andrew Mark Dunkin | Liberal Democrats | 344 | 35% | Elected |
John Charles Butterworth | Labour | 303 | 31% | |
Darren Robert Maltby | Conservative | 250 | 26% | |
Fran Loi | Independent | 56 | 6% | |
Jim Norris | Green Party | 26 | 3% |