Tories have won the Pevensey and Stone Cross seat in yesterday’s East Sussex County Council elections.

It was a hold for Tory Tom Liddiard.

He said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to let everybody know that I have been re-elected to East Sussex County Council as Councillor for the Pevensey and Stone Cross Division for a second term.

Thank you so much to all those who voted for me, I am truly honoured you have put your faith me for a second term.I will do my utmost to continue representing all residents to the best of my ability.

THANK YOU to everyone who helped throughout my campaign. WE DID IT!! X”

Here are the results:  Mark Fairweather (Liberal Democrat) 709, Tom Liddiard (Conservative) 1212 (ELECTED), Mike Pursglove (Ukip) 203and Robert Slater (Independent) 293.

All the results as they come in can be found on Bournefreelive.co.uk