Episode 3170 (3rd May 2002)

==Plot==
As the votes are cast Eric is glad to see the fruits of his labour as things appear to be in his favour. Gloria and Glynis are full of icy politeness, each smugly pitying each other. A somewhat love struck Glynis has the deciding vote as she gazes deeply into Eric's eyes, she decides his future. Annoyed at being taken to the cleaners Chris is critical of Rodney's rash decision to sack Nicola. Trying another tact Chris suggests they try to bribe her to back down. Will Nicola take the cash and be silenced or will she fight her father in court? Diane and Jerry talk about the direction of their relationship, she feels dejected and disappointed. Jerry later regrets his decision as he sees Diane has wasted no time entertaining other men. With two men competing for her attention Diane uses their affections to her advantage. The Woolpack soon has a busy workforce of Diane's admirers planting hanging baskets for the village in bloom.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Gloria Pollard - Janice McKenzie
*Emily Dingle - Kate McGregor
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
*Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
*Cynthia Daggert - Kay Purcell
*Latisha Daggert - Danielle Henry
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
*Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Ray Mullan - Seamus Gubbins
*Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
*Brian Addyman - Martin Reeve
*Jerry Mackinley - Rob Dixon
*Sydney Woolfe - Nathan Gladwell
*Chloe Atkinson - Amy Nuttall
===Guest cast===
*Glynis Hardy - Christine Cox
*Councillor Ledbetter - Robin Bowerman
*Councillor Ecclestone - David Telfer
==Locations==
*Church Lane
*Jacobs Fold - Living room/kitchen
*Farrers Barn - Living room/kitchen
*Home Farm - Dining room
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Reception
*Tate Haulage - Office
*Hotten Town Hall - Corridor, council chambers and exterior
*Café Hope - Café
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,310,000 viewers (13th place).
Category:2002 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes