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Elections 2024 results

England council results

103 of 107 councils. Counting under way.

Number of councillors

Labour 1,035 councillors 177 councillors gained

Liberal Democrat 508 councillors 101 councillors gained

Conservative 501 councillors 455 councillors lost

Independents 224 councillors 92 councillors gained

Green 168 councillors 68 councillors gained

Residents' Association 48 councillors 11 councillors gained

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