Lib Dems beat Conservatives in neighbouring Brentwood

Following the resignation of a Tory Councillor there was a by-election in the Pilgrims Hatch ward on Brentwood District Council. Liberal Democrat David Kendall stormed to victory picking up the seat.
The full result was as follows:
David Kendall Liberal Democrat 712
Keith Sparling Conservative 651
Michelle Wigram Labour 53
Majority 61
Turnout 31.8%