Liberal Democrat Joe Jackson is saying thank you to all those who supported him and the Liberal Democrats in the local elections.

Cllr Joe Jackson said: “I’d like to thank everyone in Towcester, Roade, Stoke Bruerne, Shutlanger, Tiffield, Caldecote and Hulcote who voted for me on 4 May. I’ve already congratulated the new county councillor for Towcester and Roade and wished him well in representing everyone on county council issues in the division for the next four years.

Our new councillor has big shoes to fill, as our former county councillor, Liberal Democrat Chris Lofts was widely respected for his hard work and commitment, and doing an exceptional job for our area. The irony is, even leading Conservatives have told me how much Chris did as a Liberal Democrat in speaking up for not only Towcester and Roade but for all of South Northamptonshire.”

Liberal Democrat, district councillor Martin Johns said: “Joe Jackson would have made an excellent county councillor. However, Joe will continue to work hard as a Roade parish councillor and with a growing team of Lib Dems will continue listening and working for local people all year around.”

County Council Election Result for Towcester & Roade

Liberal Democrat – Joe JACKSON                1401

Conservative                                                  1676

Labour                                                              561