Conservative Roger Dixcey has succeeded Melanie Swan as Councillor in Newport’s Mount Joy ward. A
by election took place on 9 October. More than six hundred ballot papers were received, with a turnout of 31.61%. Two papers were spoilt.
The full results were:
Stephen Cooper (Labour) 38 Votes
Roger Graham Dixcey (Conservatives) 286 Votes
Mandy Mellor, (No declared description) 150 Votes
Steph Wilmott (Liberal Democrat) 155 Votes