Results of the Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages by-election just announced.

Anne Marie Caldwell, Scottish National Party has been elected to represent Fife Council in Ward 22.

First preference votes for each candidate as follows:

ANDERSON, Kieran - Sovereignty: 45

CALDWELL, Anne Marie - Scottish National Party (SNP): 1,594

DAVIES, Mark Lester - Reform UK- Changing Politics for Good: 1,080

DONNELLY, Gwendoline Donna - Marie Scottish Labour Party: 778

MILLS, Brian Barton - Scottish Conservative and Unionist: 64

REILLY, Jill Mary - Scottish Liberal Democrats: 99

WATSON, Christine Agnes - Alba Party: 83

The turnout was 27.3%

The total number of ballot papers received was 3,774

There were 31 rejected ballot papers