Blackpool Council's Conservative group leader confirmed in 'huge honour'
The Conservative group on Blackpool Council has a new leadership team in place following the local elections.
He added: “Whilst the local elections were understandably challenging for the Conservatives, I received the highest vote for any councillor in Blackpool, demonstrating that people are willing to vote Conservative in big numbers if we deliver projects that are community focussed and improve their lives.
Labour regained control of the council at the May 4 local elections, winning 28 seats to 14 for the Conservatives. Former Tory group leader Tony Williams resigned from the party following a row with Blackpool South MP Scott Benton, and lost his seat after standing as an independent in Norbreck ward.
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