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Results: Thursday 24th January 2008

Basingstoke and Deane DC, Baughurst
LD Michael John Bound 428 (53.8; +20.3), Con 368 (46.2; -20.3).
Majority 60. Turnout 40.6%. LD gain from Con. Last fought 2004.

Gainsborough TC, Gainsborough East
LD Roger Plastow elected unopposed.
LD gain from Ind.

Sandwell MBC, Newton
Lab 844 (36.9; +2.6), LD Kay Allcock 809 (35.4; -6.9), Con 587 (25.7; +2.3), Green 45 (2.0; +2.0).
Majority 35. Turnout 25.9%. Lab gain from LD. Last fought 2007.

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