I THANK the voters who supported me in the election to the Lancashire County Council for the Thornton Hillhouse division. My appreciation goes to my agent Dr H K Pindred and the officers and members of both Staina and Bourne wards for their excellent efforts.

In addition, I thank all the voters who supported me in my election to Wyre Borough Council following the by-election in Norcross Ward. I should like to pay tribute to the work of the late Coun Joe Bootle and for the respect he earned during his time as a council member. My thanks to my agent Ann Wright, Coun Pat Catlow, Coun Len Jolley and the hard working team of councillors and Conservative Party workers who made this success possible. I look forward to representing the interests of all residents.

John Shedwick, County Councillor, Thornton, Blackpool.