5 June 2009
All
four of Exeter's Labour County Councillors were re-elected on 4th June
2009, ensuring that the City of Exeter will continue to have an
effective voice on a County Council dominated by councillors
represented rural interests.The Tories took overall control of the County Council, unseating more than half of the ruling Liberal Democrat group who lost seats across the County, including Duryard & Pennsylvania in Exeter. The Lib Dems also lost a seat in Totnes to the Greens. Devon County Council now comprises:
| Party | Total Councillors | Exeter Councillors |
| Conservative | 41 | 2 |
| Liberal Democrat | 14 | 3 |
| Labour | 4 | 4 |
| Green | 1 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 |
Exeter's Labour County Councillors Saxon Spence (Pinhoe & Mincinglake), Richard Westlake (Newtown & Polsloe), Jill Owen (Priory & St Leonard's) and Olwen Foggin (Heavitree & Whipton Barton) thank everyone who voted Labour on 4th June. Labour Group leader Saxon Spence commented: "I am absolutely delighted and very appreciative of the support I have received from the electors. In view of the current climate it shows a high level of regard for our MP."
Contact details for your local Labour County Councillors can be found here.