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Falkirk Council Election 2022: Independent claims stunning victory in Bo'ness

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Independent candidate Ann Ritchie won a stunning victory in elections to Falkirk Council, topping the poll in the Bo'ness and Blackness ward with 2262 first preference votes.

The ward was the first to be declared, with a turnout of 45.6 per cent.The former Depute Provost, who has been a councillor since 2009, told voters that she had stood as an Independent, having fought against cuts that would see Bo'ness Recreation Centre, town hall and Hippodrom closed.She abstained from this year's budget vote, as she refused to back the closure of all public toilets and later announced she had left the party and was standing as an independent.Speaking after the count, Ms Ritchie said: "I knew I had a good support going on social media and talking to people but I didn't think it would anywhere near that, so I have to thank people.

It's tremendous!"Ms Ritchie left the SNP after this year's budget when she refused to agree to the closure of public toilets in Bo'ness."I just couldn't vote for the closure - you've got the John Muir trail, you've got the town centre - we need people to come down to the town centre and taking away the toilets after taking away the One Stop shop, to me, was just another nail for Bo'ness."I just thought I'm better on my own for Bo'ness and Blackness and won't be aligned with any political party.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!"If anything comes up for closure, I will be there to find against it - that's all I can do and I'll keep doing it!"The SNP's Stacey Devine - a first-time

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