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Election Results: Thursday 29th November 2007

Elmbridge DC, Cobham Fairmile
Con 418 (74.6; +0.4), LD 45 (8.0; -9.3), Labour 38 (6.8; -1.7), Ind 32 (5.7; +5.7), Ind 18 (3.2; +3.2), Monster Raving Loony Party 9 ( 1.6; +1.6).
Majority 373. Turnout 17.9%. Con hold. Last fought 2006.

Kerrier DC, Helston North
Con 315 (37.1), Ind 226 (26.6), Ind 194 (22.8), MK 115 (13.5).
Majority 89. Turnout 17.8%. Con gain from Ind. Uncontested in 2007.

Rochdale MBC, Middleton North
Lab 603 (41.6; -9.8), LD 566 (39.1; +21.3), Con 280 (19.3; -11.5).
Majority 37. Turnout 18.2%. Lab hold. Last fought 2007.

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