Nigel Ashton has been elected as the new local councillor for Southport's Meols Ward, which covers Churchtown, Crossens and Marshside. Nigel replaces David Tattersall, who has retired as a councillor.
The full result, which was declared on Friday afternoon at the Southport count at Dunes Leisure Centre is:
Nigel Ashton, Liberal Democrat 1,211
Conservative 1,136
Labour 711
Southport Party 628
UKIP 278
The results for every ward in Sefton are available on the Council's website.