INDEPENDENTS triumphed in two local parish council by-elections at Penketh and Great Sankey last night (Thursday) where both counts saw an extremely low turn out.
The elections were a two-horse race between Independents and Conservatives.
Independent Nigel Catlow is now on three parishes – Great Sankey, Burtonwood & Westbrook and now Penketh.
He commented: “I wish to thank those voters in Penketh who have put their faith in an Independent candidate yesterday. I aim to continue being a Community Champion in Penketh, as well as the other areas of Warrington West that I am proud to represent. To see best value use of your precept and listen to the needs of the local residents when it comes to Parish matters.
“For me, community is everything; for the people by the people, with the people.
“I am proud to call Warrington West my home and trust that I can assist residents to feel proud of this community, especially in these times of hardship.”
Penketh Parish Council
Penketh East
Nigel Catlow (IND) 80 votes
Jack Thwaites (CON) 73 votes
Great Sankey Parish Council
Liverpool Road ward
Eunice Peters (IND) 88
Dileep Nair (CON) 25
Independents took both available seats
