Ascot and Sunninghill elect new Conservative ward councillor

The results of an Ascot and Sunninghill by-election were released today (Friday).

Sally Coneron has been elected as a new Conservative ward councillor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. 

Cllr Coneron promised to act as a voice for local residents after receiving 1,264 of the by-election votes counted at the Town Hall in Maidenhead this morning (October 18).

She said: “I would like to thank everybody who supported and voted for me. I look forward to working hard for all Ascot and Sunninghill residents, to ensure that their voices are heard at the Town Hall.”

A resident in Ascot and Sunninghill since 2011, Cllr Coneron runs an exporting and manufacturing business and was elected the chair of governors at St Michael’s School, where her son studies.

She previously told the Express: "We need more people who have built family businesses from scratch in our politics. I know the value of your hard-earned money and will treat it with respect.

"My priority each and every day will be our village communities which have given my children such a wonderful start in life."

The by-election took place on Thursday, October 17 following the resignation of former mayor Cllr John Story in September.

The count took place following a turnout of 24.79 per cent. Residents submitted 2,162 votes, of which 2,159 were valid.

Other results in the by-election include the runner-up, Liberal Democrats candidate George Jezard who received 703 votes. 

The Borough First Independents (TBFI) candidate Matt Newman took 118 votes while Labour's Nigel Hayward received 74. 

The council now comprises 41 councillors including 21 Liberal Democrats, seven Conservatives and six TBFI.

Two councillors represent the West Windsor Residents’ Association, two for the Old Windsor Residents’ Association, two are independent councillors and one councillor represents the National Flood Prevention Party.