13 October 2017
Lesley Berry named as new councillor for Inverurie and District
Conservative candidate Lesley Berry has been chosen as the new Aberdeenshire councillor for Inverurie and District (Ward 11).
With voting having taken place yesterday (Thu), the appointment was confirmed following the electronic counting of votes in the town’s Garioch Sports Centre this morning (Fri, Oct 13). A total of 3,471 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 30.9%.
Cllr Berry’s election follows the resignation of former councillor Colin Clark in June, and brings Aberdeenshire Council back to a full complement of 70 elected members.
The count began at 10am, with the results being declared by returning officer and Aberdeenshire Council Chief Executive Jim Savege just after 11am as follows:
Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
Lesley Berry |
Scottish Conservative and Unionist |
1,672 |
Scott Bremner |
Scottish Liberal Democrats |
295 |
Sarah Flavell |
Scottish Labour Party |
276 |
Elaine Mitchell |
Scottish National Party |
1,146 |
Craig Stewart |
Scottish Green Party |
56 |
Total |
3,445 |
Cllr Berry said she wants to be ‘a strong, local voice for Inverurie’ and paid tribute to the work of former councillor Colin Clark.
Jim Savege said: “Today’s appointment brings Aberdeenshire Council back up to full democratic strength and I’d like to thank all of the team involved in the smooth running of the by-election.”