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MOUNT JOY HAS NEW COUNCILLOR

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