Liberal Democrat, Chris Bartrum, has been elected as Ross-on-Wye’s county councillor with 547 votes.

2844 residents were eligible to vote on Thursday, June 6th to elect a county councillor for the town’s North ward.

Conservative candidate, Nigel Gibbs received 136 votes, and Labour candidate, Melvin Hodges received 45 votes.

Councillor Bartrum has pledged to fight for a fairer level of council tax and better local roads, and said he will "continue to work hard, be visible around the town and ready to listen to local concerns."

Councillor Bartrum has been contacted for further comment.