In North East Herts we had some encouraging results last Thursday.

Congratulations go to new Councillor Val Shanley in Baldock East where he nearly tripled the majority. Also well done to Councillors Terry Hone, David Levett and Michael Weeks who all comfortably held their seats in Baldock and Letchworth.

Andy Frankland tragically lost by just 13 votes in Letchworth Wilbury, Matt Berman by just 30 in Letchworth Grange and David Wakelin unluckily in Letchworth East. All will be back to fight another day!

David Lloyd was also comfortably re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire.

Many thanks to everyone for all their help and support throughout the campaign.