Congratulations to John Clarke who came second with 35% of the vote in Primrose Ward  and Colin Campbell who came 3rd with 26% in Cleadon Ward.

A great effort at their first attempt to win seats on South Tyneside Council.

Full results:

Primrose:  Lab 755, UKIP 520, BNP 146, Cons 80.

Cleadon:  Lab 991, Cons 899, UKIP 666