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Elections 2024 results

England council results

60 of 107 councils. Counting under way.

Number of councillors

Labour 604 councillors 98 councillors gained

Conservative 219 councillors 236 councillors lost

Liberal Democrat 201 councillors 33 councillors gained

Independents 148 councillors 78 councillors gained

Green 52 councillors 24 councillors gained

Residents' Association 14 councillors 1 councillor gained

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