Greens keep seat on Lancaster City Council after by-election victory

Greens have retained a seat on Lancaster City Council after a by-election in Castle ward.
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Lancaster University student Izzy Metcalf-Riener succeeds Coun Shelagh McGregor, who has resigned for family reasons.

The result following a 16% turnout, was:

Green 524, Labour 212, Conservative 43, Liberal Democrat 27.

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