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Elections 2024 results

England council results

102 of 107 councils. Counting under way.

Number of councillors

Labour 1,026 councillors 173 councillors gained

Liberal Democrat 505 councillors 101 councillors gained

Conservative 479 councillors 448 councillors lost

Independents 224 councillors 92 councillors gained

Green 159 councillors 65 councillors gained

Residents' Association 48 councillors 11 councillors gained

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