text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_22 (staying_councillors INTEGER, new_council VARCHAR, previous_council VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Staying councillors have a New council of 7, and a Previous council larger than 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT AVG(staying_councillors) FROM table_name_22 WHERE new_council = 7 AND previous_council > 8