Louth Eye : Town Council Election Results

	David Hall Neil Ward On Thursday 17th November an election for Louth Town Council took place, to fill two vacant seats on the wards of North Holme and St. Michael's. These were left empty by the sad death of Keith Sharpe and Tom Nelson's resignation. I am pleased to announce that David Hall won his seat for Labour with a comfortable majority, polling 162 votes to John Gains' 70. And when I say pleased, I mean chuffed as nuts. Neil Ward took St. Michaels for Labour with a much narrower margin of 127 votes, pipping Jane Treanor by only two votes, whilst Paul Burton gained 60. Both Paul and Jane were standing as independent candidates. Turnout Okay, this was pathetic, people of Louth. Only 15.18% turned up to vote in St. Michael's, and a paltry 13.48% in North Holme ward. It kind of takes the shine off David's landslide. Granted, this isn't quite as glamorous as a general election, but local politics concerns everyone and is just as likely to affect individuals as national issues are, with issues of planning, local amenities and the promotion of our town. So next time pull your socks up and get involved. Must do better.		Send in your news or comments about Louth. Let us know about local events. Similar Articles 86 Homes Planned For Legbourne Road 86 homes are planned for the south of Louth, whilst greater public participation in planning decision meetings is to be considered. Lockdown Round-Up: Magna Vitae, Infection Figures, Community Grants and Covid Advisors Magna Vitae loses a chief executive, Louth Town Council decides community grants, Covid cases remain high, and the district council will recruit Covid Advisors. Lockdown Two In Louth As England prepares for a second lockdown to combat Covid-19, there will be changes in local retail, and support available for those self-isolating. Housing Plans In East Louth Plans for housing on the east side of Louth have come forward in two notable developments, but the Planning White Paper threatens resident input into future planning decisions. Speech To Lincolnshire County Council On St Bernards Avenue The transcript of a petition presented to Lincolnshire County Council on resurfacing St Bernards Avenue in Louth.