DISTRICT councillor Claire Vaughan said she feel she can do more good for the people of Lydney as an Independent rather than as a Conservative Party member after switching sides last week.

Cllr Vaughan said she does not believe that it would be cost-effective or necessary for her to quit her role in Lydney East and force a by-election now that she has crossed the floor.

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