COUNCILLOR Michael Dickinson has kept his seat in Freshbrook and Grange Park.

Coun Dickinson (Con) secured a majority of 274 votes, coming in ahead of Labour’s candidate, Neil Heavens.

“I’m delighted,” he said.

“I would like to thank residents in Freshbrook and Grange Park for their continued support.

“I want to continue on the same policies as we have been doing.”

The turnout for the ward was 39.3 per cent.

For the results of all the candidates, see our Election 2011 section.