Council by-elections

Belatedly, last Thursday's results:

Nettleham and Saxilby Division, Lincolnshire CC. Con gain from LD. Con 1026 (43.4%, +9.4), LD 600 (25.4%, -35.2), UKIP 266 (11.2%, +11.2), Lab 257 (10.9%, +5.3), Lincolnshire Ind 196 (8.3%, +8.3), English Democrats 21 (0.9%, +0.9). Swing of 22.3% from LD to Con since 2009.

Dodington Ward, South Gloucestershire UA. LD hold. LD 787 (56.9%, -7.3), Lab 243 (17.6%,  +3.5), UKIP 213 (15.4%, +15.4), Con 139 (10.1%, -11.6). Swing of 5.4% from LD to Lab since 2011.

Nettleham Ward, West Lindsey DC. Con gain from LD. Con 565 (45%, +5.6), LD 513 (40.9%, -19.8), UKIP 177 (14.1%, +14.1). Swing of 12.7% from LD to Con since 2011.
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