PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

A meeting wash held in the Council Schools on Monday, to elect five Councillors and the result was announced as follows: Mr. Luing 42, Mr. G. Nicholls 31, Mr. D. Cowley 27, Mr. Mapley 26, Mr. C. Whiting 21, Mr. Algar 13, Mr. Coopland 13, Mr. Wynne 10.
On behalf of the three defeated candidates a poll has been demanded, although it was specially announced that such an election would mean increase of rates to the tune of £8 or £10.
Mr. Wheeldon, on behalf of the parishioners, expressed regret that the retiring Chairman of the Council (Mr. Masterman) had decided not to be re-nominated for the Council. The speaker said it would be very difficult to find a more impartial gentleman, and the village could ill afford to be spared, and it was hoped that Mr. Masterman’s retirement would not be permanent.
Mr. Baugh seconded, and Mr. Richardson (Rural District Councillor) supported the proposition, which was carried unanimously.
Mr. Masterman, in acknowledging the vote, pointed out that the work of the parish Council had considerably increased since he first became a member, and he felt that he would like to retire for a space of time. He was exceedingly pleased to find hid services had met with the approval of all the parishioners, and thanked the for the proposition.