Councillor Kirsty North holds on in Andover North

Cllr Kirsty North held the Andover North division for the Conservatives at the election held on Friday, May 8, securing another term representing the area.

Speaking after the result, Cllr North thanked residents for their continued support and set out her priorities for the coming term.

She said: "I am delighted the people of Andover North continued to put their faith in me. I will continue to work hard for residents.

"My priorities locally remain campaigning for the vacant Smannell and Enham school site to be used for special education because I am acutely aware that our brilliant special schools in the town are full and pupils are travelling further away to receive the education they need.

"Secondly, to ensure the County Council’s application for a lane rental scheme is approved by Government and swiftly implemented so we can divert more funds to road repairs. I will also keep suggesting local roads for resurfacing schemes, like the rest of Vigo Road.

"Finally, I am committed to seeing through Andover Town Centre regeneration and hope to remain as the County Council representative on the joint regeneration board to keep all parties on track to deliver key projects such as the Riverside Park (Western Avenue) scheme and the new Lights theatre."

Cllr North secured 1,828 votes, ahead of Reform UK candidate Vincent McGarry with 1,507 votes. Green Party candidate Tom Waddington received 772 votes, while Liberal Democrat Jason Lloyd Sangster polled 734 and Labour’s Geoff McBride secured 298 votes.

Turnout in Andover North was 34.1 per cent.

The result marks a hold for the Conservatives in the division, with Cllr North continuing in her role representing the area.