Steve Guy won the Totteridge by-election tonight with a huge increase in support. The result saw the Liberal Democrats move from third place in 2007 to victory with over 50% of the vote.
The result indicates the anger and disappointment with the Conservatives’ decision to cut services in Wycombe. The main issue of the campaign was their decision to close the open air swimming pool without any consultation.
The full result was
Steve Guy (Liberal Democrat) 733
Tim Hewish (Conservative) 408
Ian Bates (Labour) 214
Spoilt Papers 3
Turnout 31%
In his acceptance speech Steve Guy paid tribute to Glyn Galbraith who’s untimely death had led to the by-election. It was apparent meeting residents of Totteridge that Glyn was held in high regard.
Steve said “I would like to thank all the voters who put their faith in me and I promise to work hard for all the residents of Totteridge.”
Congratulations to Steve and his team for an outstanding success.The organisation, hard work and discipline shown in acheiving this result is a credit to our agent Ian and the Party Officers, members and supporters.
I am so pleased for the residents of Totteridge that they will have such an able and community spirited councillor.
They deserve a strong voice to represent them and they clearly recognised that Steve was a quality candidate.
I look forward to working with Steve in future and wish him every success in his new role,
Julia Wassell
Congratulations to Steve, it was a fantastic victory for him & the whole team.
The feedback from the public last night was that they voted for Steve because he was passionate about local issues, answered questions in detail, was down to earth & approachable. Qualities in short supply on the Council at the moment!
Good luck in your new role,
Paula x
Paula Lee makes some good points—
I am extremely pleased to welcome “Cllr Steve Guy” to the Liberal Democrat Group on WDC
He will be a great strength and a great asset. I look forward to him joining with Cllr Farmer, Cllr Wassell, Cllr Ditta,Cllr Fowkes,Cllr Pollock and myself to work with us to represent High Wycombe on issues that matter to the people and residents of High Wycombe
Welcome Steve
Cllr Trevor Snaith
Well done all.