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Elections 2024 results

England council results

29 of 107 councils. Counting under way.

Number of councillors

Labour 274 councillors 56 councillors gained

Conservative 94 councillors 107 councillors lost

Liberal Democrat 90 councillors 12 councillors gained

Independents 53 councillors 28 councillors gained

Green 19 councillors 11 councillors gained

Residents' Association 5 councillors No change

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