RESIDENTS in North Hailsham West went to the polls yesterday (28 July) where the Independent candidate took the seat.
Dave Chapman, Independent, won the ward with 226 votes, against 198 for Liberal Democrat candidate Giles Smith.
Turnout from residents was low with only 15.9% of Hailsham North bothering to cast their vote.
Current Chairman of the Hailsham Bonfire Society, Dave Chapman said: “As an Independent, I am not interested in party politics, what I am interested in, is working for you and making Hailsham a better and safe town to live in.
I will be your voice and will raise any interests you have and will work tirelessly to resolve these matters.
As the Chairman of Hailsham Bonfire Society, I would like to enhance the community spirit within the Town, arrange more community events throughout the year, and make Hailsham the envy of other towns within Wealden. Getting me elected means getting results for Hailsham.”
