October 1o’s by-election saw Henry Lloyd secure the Hoxne and Eye division, making him one of the country’s youngest councillors in the process, at the age of just 21. The seat was made vacant after Tory Peter Gould, who had represented the division on Suffolk County Council for the last three years, died on July 19, aged 71. He said: “I would like to thank everyone in the Hoxne and Eye division who put their faith in me. Matthew Hicks, leader of the council’s Conservative Group, said: “I am delighted to welcome Henry to the Conservative administration on Suffolk County Council. His optimistic message clearly resonated with local residents.”The Hoxne and Eye division has been held by the Conservatives for most of the 50 years since East and West Suffolk were merged to form Suffolk County Council in 1974.

Source: Express October 22, 2024 01:26 UTC