Southampton City Council: New councillors elected after candidate's death
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Labour celebrated its three victories after the results came through from Thursday's voting
Three Labour councillors have been elected after initial voting during this year's local elections was suspended following the death of a candidate on polling day.
Rebecca May McCreanor, Matt Renyard and Beccy Ruddick will represent Coxford ward on Southampton City Council.
Voting in May was suspended following the death of Conservative councillor Graham Galton.
Mr Galton had previously served Millbrook ward.
The results of the elections on Thursday, external mean Labour remains in control of the authority with 38 councillors. The Conservatives hold nine seats, the Liberal Democrats three and the Green Party one.
Councillor Graham Galton was described by his colleagues as "a true gentleman"
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- Published4 May 2023
