Jim Knight retained his seat at Devon County Council in yesterday’s election, beating off a challenge from UKIP in the Seaton Coastal ward.

The Conservative incumbent polled 1,312 votes to Warwick Knowles’ 956, with Peter Burrows for the Liberal Democrats third and Labour’s Steven Williams in fourth.

For more results and reaction from the election see the Midweek Herald website.

Full Results:

Steven Williams (Labour) – 372

Peter Burrows (Liberal Democrat) – 713

Jim Knight (Conservative) – 1,312

Warwick Knowles (UKIP) – 956

Turnout 35.57 per cent