Aaron Thurstance, of the Labour and Co-operative Party, has been elected to Stafford Borough Council to represent Manor Ward.

The by-election, which took place yesterday (16 July) had a turnout of 25.8% with polling stations closing just hours ago.

Speaking about his victory and plans for the future Aaron said: "It hasn't sunk in yet.

"It's a real honour.

"I'm running a community led campaign.

"If you look at my campaign, they were all deliverables [deliverable promises].

"That's the most important thing."

The election was called following the death of Cllr Angela Loughran in April.

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The results in full:

BARRON, Ray (Reform) - 414

CRISP, Freddie (Con) - 237

THURSTANCE, Aaron (Lab) - 481

TUNNICLIFFE, Joe (Green) – 197