1902 – 7th April – Kenilworth Urban District Council – Annual Election

Elected

*Edmund BourneConservative Party461
*Edward HodgesConservative Party456
William HolmesConservative Party374
*James JacksonLiberal Party365

Not elected

W. SmithConservative Party325
*J. KeartlandLiberal Party307
William JamesLiberal Party199
A. LuntLiberal Party164

*denotes retiring member

SIX SEAT MAJORITY FOR TORIES

James Jackson regained his seat following the ‘drawing of lots’ against fellow Liberal Keartland in last year’s election. Ironically, Keartland lost his seat this time around.

Holmes (Con) was re-elected after two years away from the council. Independent member Welsh did not seek re-election, who was first elected in 1894.

The polling was reported to have been unusually slow for most of the day but the total number of voters was about normal. There was only one spoilt ballot paper. A large crowd had congregated outside the council house when the declaration came at 11pm. The results were read out by returning officer Mr. J. J. Willington-Wilmshurst.

KUDC Councillors

9 Conservatives (Mr Bourne, Mr Hodges, Mr Holmes, Mr Growse, Mr Bostock, Mr Gee, Mr Weetman, Mr Stringer, Mr Smith)

3 Liberals (Mr Jackson, Mr Street, Mr Murdock)

Council Clerk – Mr. J. J. Willington-Wilmshurst

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