THE UK Independence Party have gained a district council seat following a by-election in Tendring.

The Great and Little Oakley ward seat on Tendring Council was left vacant following the resignation of leading councillor Tom Howard.

A by-election held on Thursday was won by UKIP candidate Michael Bush.

He was elected after polling 216 votes.

The turnout for the by-election was 35.08 percent.

Result:

Michael BUSH (UKIP) 216 - Elected

Andrew ERSKINE (Con) 171

Robert SHEPHARD (Lab) 117

Matthew BENSILUM (Lib Dem) 83