In the subsequent four elections he was returned unopposed in all but that held in 2007 .
Griffiths was first elected onto St Edmundsbury council ( SEBC ) as the member for Ixworth ward at a by - election in 1997 .
In the subsequent four elections Griffiths was returned unopposed in all but that held in 2007 .
Griffiths was first elected onto St Edmundsbury council ( SEBC ) as the member for Ixworth ward at a by - election in 1997 .