Netherfield Labour Party secured a big win yesterday (Thursday 9 February) in a hard fought local by election. Labour’s Shammi Akter was elected with 67.7% of the vote in a hard fought contest. She will be a strong addition to the Labour led Woughton Community Council.

The result was:

* Shammi Akter 159 votes (67.7%)

* Independent 76 votes (32.3%)

New Woughton Community Councillor Shammi Akter said ” I’d like to thank all those that voted for me.  I am proud to be joining Woughton Community Council as part of the Labour team.”

Cllr Kevin Wilson, Leader, Woughton Community Council

Woughton Community Council leader Cllr Kevin Wilson said, “I am delighted that Shammi Akter was elected for the Netherfield ward after a hard fought contest. She will be a big asset on the Woughton Community Council. “

He added, “I was very pleased with the level of support for Labour on Netherfield. The estate faces some tough problems around poverty and the regeneration of the area. The result showed the strong sense of community that exists locally and that is the key to Labour’s success locally.”