Labour strengthen their hold on Hyndburn Borough Council

Hyndburn Labour won 10 of the 12 contested seats in the local elections yesterday, strengthening their numbers at HBC and taking the tally of Labour Councillors to 26 out of 35 seats in the borough.

The Conservatives are now down to just 7 seats, with UKIP holding the remaining 2.

Hyndburn Labour would like to pay tribute to the outgoing Mayor, Marlene Haworth, who has served 12 years on the Council and was beaten yesterday by Glen Harrison in the St Oswalds contest. The controlling group would like to wish Marlene all the best for her future.

In total there are 7 new Councillors and 5 returning members. The first meeting of the new full Council will take place on Thursday 19th May at 7.00pm in Accrington Town Hall.