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Elections 2024 results

England council results

58 of 107 councils. Counting under way.

Number of councillors

Labour 577 councillors 98 councillors gained

Conservative 203 councillors 232 councillors lost

Liberal Democrat 195 councillors 33 councillors gained

Independents 145 councillors 75 councillors gained

Green 51 councillors 23 councillors gained

Residents' Association 14 councillors 1 councillor gained

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