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)

References

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

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[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.