Elected Liberal Democrats in Shrewsbury vow to 'prioritise protecting local services'
Liberal Democrats who have been elected in Shrewsbury have vowed to "prioritise protecting local services".
The party secured a majority in the Shrewsbury Town Council election. It came as the Lib Dems also took control of Shropshire Council.
Councillor Rob Wilson has been elected as the Shrewsbury Liberal Democrat leader.
The party has pledged "immediate action and ambition" to tackle issues in the town.
Councillor Alex Wagner, who won the Quarry and Coton Hill ward, said: "This is a truly incredible result, more than we could have hoped for. We know that we now have a huge amount of work to do and a strong mandate to deliver change for residents.
"We're going to prioritise protecting local services. Whether that's investing in keeping Shrewsbury tidy, making our parks the best in Britain, or stepping up to fill the space left by the County Council as it goes through financial turbulence - we're on your side.
"Thank you to everyone who supported us, and to everyone who turned out to vote in general. This is a mandate for change and ambition in how we deliver services.
"We fully intend to repay the trust people have put in us with hard work all year round."
