North Kesteven was one of the few areas with good news for Conservatives
North Kesteven saw its first and second Labour councillors for more than two decades – but that couldn’t stop the Conservatives leading the way.
The Tories now have a majority for the first time in four years, edging out the Lincolnshire Independents. Matthew Lofts earned the most votes in Hykeham Fosse ward will be the first Labour councillor in the district in more than two decades.Instad, he regained his seat in Ruskington ward with 40% of the vote.The Metheringham Rural ward saw Conservative member Dave Parry win a spot as a councillor after a dramatic by-election defeat almost two years ago.
Another close battle came in the Sleaford Westholme ward, as independent candidate Anthony Brand missed out on re-election by just one vote to the Lincolnshire Independents’ Ann Mear.
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