ELECTION: Tory retains East Preston and Ferring seat

CONSERVATIVE Peter Evans held off another strong challenge from UKIP to successfully defend his East Preston and Ferring seat on the county council.

He had a majority of more than 600 over second-placed UKIP candidate Phil Ruddock, with Labour’s Ed Miller third and Trevor Richards, of the Liberal Democrats, fourth.

Mr Evans polled 1,804 votes, Mr Ruddock 1,142, Mr Miller 527 and Mr Richards 187.