PHILLIP Howells, the Liberal Democrats candidate, has been elected as county councillor for the Ledbury West ward.
The turnout was 24.28 per cent.
He received 312 votes.
The other candidates were:
Mr Bettington, Phill, Independent. Votes 194
Ms Baker, Debbie, The Conservative Party Candidate. Votes 151
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