Lib Dems win in Shrewsbury

Liberal Democrat leaders welcomed a new Councillor for Shropshire Council this morning after taking the Quarry and Coton Hill division from the Conservatives.
Welcoming the Result Dr Charles West said:
"Andrew Bannerman has lived and worked in Shrewsbury and for Shrewsbury for many years. He cares passionately for the town and has campaigned on traffic issues, tourism and for better facilities for young people. He is just the sort of councillor we need to see working for the local community and we are delighted to see that his contribution has been recognised."
Heather Kidd added:
"This election was hard fought but most importantly we had a great candidate. Andrew Bannerman will make an excellent councillor for this town centre Divison. The people have chosen the best man for the job. I am delighted that they recognised that fact above the party politics which began to raise its head in the last few days."
In a four way vote Andrew Bannerman for the Liberal Democrats took 356 votes 41.8%
Conservative 268 votes 31.5%
Labour 197 votes 23.1%
Independent 30 votes 3.5%.