Falkirk Council elections: Falkirk South result

Conservative Sarah Patrick has taken the Falkirk Council seat previously held by her father, John Patrick, after he stood down at this election

Published 6th May 2022, 16:14 BST

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In the Falkirk South ward Lorna Binnie retained her seat for the SNP with 1843 First Preference votes, while Sarah Patrick received 1744 votes.

Joining them to represent the ward is Labour’s Euan Stainbank with 1364 votes.

Emma Russell (SNP) who was elected in last year’s by-election when Labour’s Pat Reid stood down failed to retain her seat with 701 votes.

Other votes were: Hunter Thomson (Green) 346 votes and Richard Wilson (Ind) 108 votes.

With 6208 votes cast the turnout was 46.3 per cent.