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| Total | 1 |
| Gain | 0 |
| Loss | 0 |
| Hold | 1 |
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How the election works
On 2 May, 107 English councils held elections with more than 2,000 seats being contested. Some were for metropolitan boroughs such as Manchester city council and others for unitary authorities such as Bristol or Dorset. Both structures are single-tier authorities with responsibility for the whole range of council services, including education, social care, rubbish collection and parks.
There were elections for 58 district councils, lower-tier authorities whose responsibilities are more limited, but include planning, housing and recycling. District councils typically elect a third of their seats each year on a four-yearly cycle, and elect the upper tier council — usually the county council — in the fourth year.
There were elections in London for the London assembly as well as 11 mayors including those of London, greater Manchester and Liverpool. These were subject to changes in their voting system since the last time they were up for election. They are now elected on a first past the post basis. Police and crime commissioners were also up for election.
Where parties gained councillors
Regions in white are up for election. The size of the circle indicates gained seats as a percentage of the number of seats up for election.
Labour
Going into the election so far ahead in the national polls, there were high hopes for Labour. Look for results in Dudley – where Labour launched its campaign – as well as in other target areas such as Milton Keynes, Hyndburn and the traditional bellwether of Nuneaton.
Conservative
The Conservatives were predicted to lose half of the 1,000 council seats they were defending. They will be hoping to hold areas such as Harlow, a marginal area where they increased their majority last year, as well as Thurrock, where they have a small majority.
Lib Dem
Look out for potential Lib Dem gains in areas such as Dorset, Tunbridge Wells and Wokingham, which would show that the Lib Dems are making headway in target areas come the general election.
Green
The Greens will be hoping for gains in Bristol, its top target where it is already the largest party and hopes to formally take control. Also look for potential gains in target areas such as Stroud, Worcester and Hastings.
All council results
| Con | 9 |
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0 |
| Lab | 1 |
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About these results
These results are provided by PA Media newswire (PA). Numbers for change in seats are calculated against the state of the council just before this election. Other organisations calculate using the previous election, and this can lead to discrepancies.
PA release results for each council only when its full count is complete. PA collates results only for elections that were due in this electoral cycle, meaning there may be council byelection results in other parts of the country that are not included. There are frequent changes in ward boundaries, sometimes accompanied by changes in the number of councillors overall.
Source: theguardian.com
