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The Liberal Democrats took first place in a Fairwood ward by-election in Swansea. The Conservatives, who had previously held the seat, finished last.
bbc.co.ukA by-election was held in the Fairwood ward in Swansea after the death of former Conservative Lord Mayor of Swansea, Paxton Hood-Williams. Mr Hood-Williams, who lived in Three Crosses, served as the Lord Mayor for 2024-25. The Liberal Democrats' candidate received 240 votes and won with a majority of 55. Welsh Labour placed second, Reform UK third, and two independent candidates followed.
Council composition after the vote The result increases the Liberal Democrats & Independent Opposition Group to 18 councillors on Swansea council. Labour holds 43 seats, the Welsh Conservatives three, the Uplands Party two, and four independent councillors plus one Green Party councillor remain non-aligned.
A spokesman for Swansea and Gower Liberal Democrats said the party would continue to represent local residents. The corresponding Gower constituency at Westminster was won by Labour at the last general election.
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