Conservative Party candidate elected for Ryhall and Casterton ward in Rutland County Council by-election

Richard Coleman (Conservative Party) has been elected as ward member for Ryhall and Casterton following a local by-election yesterday (Thursday, September 12.)

Mr Coleman was elected with 357 votes and will serve as a Rutland County Councillor until the next round of ordinary elections in 2023.

The result was:

• Richard Coleman (Conservative Party) - 357 votes - ELECTED

• Steve Fay (The Green Party) - 121 votes

• Beverley Wrigley-Pheasant (Liberal Democrat) - 156 votes

The turnout was 27.76 per cent.

The declaration of result of poll for the Ryhall and Casterton by-election, along with details of elector turnout, can be viewed on the county councillor vacancies area of Rutland County Council’s website: www.rutland.gov.uk/elections.

For further information please contact the Council’s Elections Team by emailing: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk or calling: 01572 722 577.