"Jeremy Pert secured victory in the Gnosall and Eccleshall seat for the Conservatives, garnering 1,689 votes, representing 44.4% of the total ballots cast."
"The by-election was prompted by the resignation of Reform UK councillor Wayne Titley, who faced backlash over a controversial Facebook post."
"Turnout for the by-election was reported at 34.8%, with the Green Party finishing second, followed by Reform and Labour."
"Pert expressed gratitude to the elections team, stating, "The work starts tomorrow. I have been elected by the residents of Eccleshall and Gnosall and I am here to support them.""
Jeremy Pert of the Conservatives won the Gnosall and Eccleshall by-election with 1,689 votes, accounting for 44.4% of total votes cast. The Green Party followed with 1,037 votes, while Reform UK garnered 938 votes and Labour only 140 votes. Turnout for the election was 34.8%. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Wayne Titley from Reform UK amid criticism for a controversial Facebook post. Pert had previously served as a councillor for Eccleshall and expressed commitment to serving local residents after his win.
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