Press release 10th March 2008 Lib Dems Triumph

Calder Valley Liberal Democrats are once again celebrating being the largest party on Hebden Royd Town Council after by-election wins in the wards of White Lee and Caldene.

Polling, which took place on Thursday 6th March, brought success over Labour for local businessman Karl Boggis who took 78% of the votes in Caldene ward. Jade Smith, who stood in the White Lee ward and took 73% of the votes to Labour's 27%. Conservatives did not field a candidate in either ward.

Karl said, "I am really pleased to be elected, I can get on and raise the profile of Mytholmroyd and direct resources toward projects such as the Memorial Garden where an upgrade is long overdue."

Backing Karl's list of priorities Jade said, "It is time the community spaces in Mytholmroyd were upgraded for the benefit of local residents. Mytholmroyd might not be a tourist honey pot but that does not mean the locals have to miss out."

Calderdale and Town Councillor, Cllr. Christine Bampton Smith, herself up for re-election in May welcomed Jade and Karl, saying "They are a first-rate addition to our dedicated team of councillors and their election makes us once again the largest party on the council."