Council by-election results

Two last night:

Great Bowen & Arden Ward, Harborough DC. LD gain from Con in a split ward. LD 966 (61.8%, +12.1), Con 598 (38.2%, -12.1). Swing of 12.1% from Con to LD since 2007.

Lyngford Ward, Taunton Deane DC. LD hold. LD 390 (43.7%, -7.3), Con 253 (28.4%, +1.7), Lab 190 (21.3%, +5.3), UKIP 59 (6.6%, +0.4). Swing of 4.5% from LD to Con since Oct 2009 by-election.