2019 Milton by-election

Elections to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for the Milton Ward took place on 21 March 2019.[1]

Background

The Milton by-election was called after the unfortunate death of incumbent Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane in January,[2] who was up for re-election in 2020. The Independents in Southend who work together under Ron Woodley, announced they would not stand a candidate in respect of Mr Ware-Lanes death.[3]

Result
2019 Milton by-election (March 21st)
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labour Stephen George 833 49.9 0.8
Conservative Garry Lowen 528 31.6 0.6
Liberal Democrats Carol White 219 13.1 8.6
For Britain James Quail 89 5.3 New
Majority 305 18.3 0.1
Turnout 1,669 20.6 10.9
Labour hold Swing 2.2

No green party candidate as previous. (−5.7)

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References
  1. Holmes, Katherine. "Election Results". www.southend.gov.uk.
  2. "Rest in peace, comrade: Tributes paid to Southend Labour councillor Julian Ware-Lane". Echo.
  3. "Independents won't stand in death-triggered by-election as Tories confirm candidate". Echo.
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