"The Conservatives edged out Reform UK by just five votes in a Broxtowe Borough Council by-election. Judy Couch won the Nuthall East and Strelley seat with 405 votes, while Reform UK candidate Neil Isted received 400 votes. Couch, a former teacher who sits on Nuthall Parish Council, said it was a "nail-biting" result after a recount which confirmed the win. She will join the nine Conservatives who already sit on Broxtowe Borough Council, which is run by the Broxtowe Alliance."
"Speaking after her win, Couch said she thought people had voted for her based on their preference for Local Government Reorganisation. Many local councillors in Broxtowe have opposed the borough joining the city boundary - which is proposed in both main options being considered by leaders. "It was rather nail-biting towards the end, but I am so pleased to have won", she said."
"She said her priorities would be protecting the green belt and planning issues. The authority is run by the Broxtowe Alliance, an independent party with 19 councillors. The council also has three Liberal Democrats, five Broxtowe Independent Group members, seven Labour councillors and nine Conservatives. Broxtowe Borough Council has been through major political change this year after 20 councillors quit Labour to create the Broxtowe Alliance."
Judy Couch won the Nuthall East and Strelley by-election with 405 votes, beating Reform UK candidate Neil Isted by five votes after a recount. The seat was previously held by Conservative Graham Hills, who stepped down last month. Couch is a former teacher and Nuthall Parish councillor and will join nine Conservatives on Broxtowe Borough Council, which is run by the Broxtowe Alliance. Couch attributed support to her stance on Local Government Reorganisation and opposition to joining the city boundary. She said her priorities include protecting the green belt and addressing planning issues. The council contains members from multiple parties following major Labour defections.
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