BNP candidate Patricia Scott (Trisha) beat two main parties in the Filey by-election held on 27th July 2006.
The BNP were fourth out of seven candidates in the election, which was called after the resignation of Tory councillor Freda Coultas. The Tories held onto the seat.
This is a superb result considering that the BNP have only been active in the
An intense leafleting campaign was carried out in the town in the run up to the election, and the leafleting teams reported that there had been many positive comments from local electors.
This was the first time the party has contested a seat in Filey, and the second time the party has contested a seat on the Scarborough Borough Council since May 2006.
Result:
Filey Ward –
Geoffrey Cullern (Conservative) 322
Mike Cockerill (Independent) 312
Sam Cross (Independent) 282
Trisha Scott (BNP) 181 ( highest ever for Party in
Gordon Johnson (Independent) 127
Elizabeth Carrington (Labour) 126
Mike Heslop-Mullens (Lib Dem) 62
Turnout – 26.48%