R4U’s Anthony Gerard was elected to the Uttlesford District Council to represent the Newport Ward on 4th May 2017.
| Newport Ward | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||
| Conservative | Paul Simper | 381 | 29% | |
| Liberal Democrat | Jaybe Pacey | 325 | 24% | |
| Residents for Uttlesford | Anthony Gerard *Elected* | 623 | 47% | |
| Total | 1329 |