It was a long day for those involved with no less than two recounts being requested finishing around 2:15am. A fantastic effort by the volunteers after another election ends in recount:
The final result after the two recounts was:
- David Barker (UKIP) 372
- Karen Leach (Lab) 1658
- Ian Schofield (Con) 1695
- Zarrin Shannon (Green) 141
Ian is a local man who lives on Peel Brow and has been seen out and about locally delivering the InTouch Conservative new leaflets.
With the results all in the final standing for seats is as follows for Bury Council:
- Labour 32 seats
- Lib Dems 3 seats
- Conservatives 16 seats
I hope that Ian is able to bring to Ramsbottom everything promised in his campaign and above all serves the people.