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May 2022
Lib Dems victorious in Harrogate district
Jubilant Liberal Democrats are celebrating after winning the most divisions in the Harrogate division today.
But the Conservatives won enough divisions across the county overall to secure control of the new North Yorkshire Council.
Ten Liberal Democrat councillors were elected in the district, compared with nine Conservatives, one Green and one Independent.
Pat Marsh, leader of the local Liberal Democrats, said the result meant her party would take control of the Harrogate and Knaresborough area committee.
This means the Liberal Democrats could have a bigger voice on issues such as planning and highways. Cllr Marsh said:
Read more:
- ELECTION LIVE: Lib Dems win most divisions in Harrogate district
- Future of Harrogate district McColl's in question
Matt Walker, who was elected for the Liberal Democrats in Knaresborough West, said:
Conservatives win majority in North Yorkshire
Across the county as a whole, the Conservatives won 47 divisions — one more than required for an overall majority.
Independents won 13, the Liberal Democrats and Labour both won 12, the Greens won five and the Liberal Party won one.
We will have further reaction and analysis from the local elections shortly.
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