Local election results - Bexhill St Stephens Ward
There were jubilant scenes at the De La Warr as St Stephens fell to the Tories.
Paul Lendon lost his seat as Richard Carroll and Bridget George comfortably won the ward.
Full results:
Richard Carroll (Cons) 914
Bridget George (Cons) 884
Pat Lee (UKIP) 754
Paul Lendon 535
Graham Martin-Royle (LD) 379
Richard Sage (Lab) 563