Labour celebrate election of 'youngest ever' councillor as party retains Hartlepool Borough Council seat in by-election
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Cameron Sharp was elected to represent Throston ward which was left vacant when Labour member Amy Prince stood down due to a career change.
The results of the by-election held on Thursday, October 13, were:
Jaime Horton (Independent) 280


Barry McKinstray (Liberal Democrats) 32
Cameron Sharp (Labour Party) 450
Jack Waterman (Conservative Party) 124
The turnout was very low at just 14.6%.
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Hide AdCllr Sharp is said to be the council’s youngest ever Labour councillor.
Hartlepool Labour Party said: “Cameron Sharp is the latest addition to a Labour Team that includes teachers, healthcare workers, business owners, retired professionals, solicitors and more.
"We are building a team of committed, hard working Hartlepool people who are ready to stand up for our town.”
The political make-up of the council remains unchanged with 14 Conservative councillors, 12 Labour, 4 Independent, 2 Hartlepool Independent Union, 2 Putting Seaton First, one Labour & Co-operative Party, and one Hartlepool People.