Fantastic local success!
LibDems claim victory in Canterbury

By Alex Perkins, Liberal Democrat Canterbury City Council Leader

Thank you to every one who voted for the local LibDem Focus Team in the May 2003 City Council elections. LibDem majorities increased across the district and we won seats from both Labour and the Conservatives.

In the City of Canterbury alone you elected 10 LibDems, just 2 Conservatives and 2 Labour Councillors. LibDems Alex Perkins and Nick Eden-Green are Council Leader and Lord Mayor respectively.

Boundary changes in practically every ward locally meant that the Tories had a headstart in several wards, but thanks to your support the LibDems increased the number of local Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team Councillors across the district to 19.

Despite their endless boasts the Conservatives failed to get enough seats to take control of your local Council. That means the district is safe from destructive Tory control for another four years.

You said it yourselves - Where We Win - You Win!

Local election results
Canterbury City Council 2003