On Thursday 23rd February 2017, Lynda Russell-Cairns was elected to Wellington Town Council following a call for a by-election.
Commenting on her victory Lynda said, “ I am incredibly thankful to all those who voted for me and I would like to thank my opponents for a well fought and tight race. I am really looking forward to the challenge of representing the people of Rockwell Green and I am extremely grateful for the trust the Rockwell Green electorate has shown me”.
Result
Lynda Russell-Cairns (Conservatives) -118 ELECTED
Kieran Canham (Labour) -112
Nick Smith (Independent) -112
Mark Lithgow (Liberal Democrats) -74