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England local elections 2017

The Conservatives make big gains, taking control of ten councils, while Labour and UKIP suffer losses. Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Greater Manchester mayoral race, while Conservative Andy Street wins in the West Midlands. Council mayoral elections were also held in Doncaster and North Tyneside.

How results are calculated and reported.

Mayoral election results

Mayoral election results
AreaWinner
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
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WinnerJames PalmerConservative
Greater Manchester
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WinnerAndy BurnhamLabour
Liverpool City
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WinnerSteve RotheramLabour
Tees Valley
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WinnerBen HouchenConservative
West Midlands
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WinnerAndy StreetConservative
West of England
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WinnerTim BowlesConservative

National councils scoreboard

PartyCouncilsSeats
CouncilsTotalCouncils ChangeSeatsTotalSeats Change

Party Conservative

Councils Total27Councils Change+10Seats Total1439Seats Change+319

Party Labour

Councils Total2Councils Change−1Seats Total418Seats Change−142

Party Liberal Democrat

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total312Seats Change−28

Party Independent

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total162Seats Change-

Party Green

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total20Seats Change-

Party Residents' Association

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total11Seats Change−2

Party Mebyon Kernow

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total4Seats Change-

Party ICHC

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total2Seats Change−1

Party UKIP

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total1Seats Change−143

Party Liberal

Councils Total0Councils Change-Seats Total0Seats Change−3

Party No Overall Control

Councils Total5Councils Change−9Seats Total-Seats Change-
After 34 of 34 councilsSeat change compared with

Councils A-Z

  1. Buckinghamshire
    CON HOLD
  2. Cambridgeshire
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  3. Cornwall
    NOC NO CHANGE
  4. Cumbria
    NOC NO CHANGE
  5. Derbyshire
    CON GAIN FROM LAB
  6. Devon
    CON HOLD
  7. Doncaster
    LAB HOLD
  8. Dorset
    CON HOLD
  9. Durham
    LAB HOLD
  10. East Sussex
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  11. Essex
    CON HOLD
  12. Gloucestershire
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  13. Hampshire
    CON HOLD
  14. Hertfordshire
    CON HOLD
  15. Isle of Wight
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  16. Kent
    CON HOLD
  17. Lancashire
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  18. Leicestershire
    CON HOLD
  19. Lincolnshire
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  20. Norfolk
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  21. North Yorkshire
    CON HOLD
  22. Northamptonshire
    CON HOLD
  23. Northumberland
    NOC NO CHANGE
  24. Nottinghamshire
    NOC NO CHANGE
  25. Oxfordshire
    NOC NO CHANGE
  26. Shropshire
    CON HOLD
  27. Somerset
    CON HOLD
  28. Staffordshire
    CON HOLD
  29. Suffolk
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  30. Surrey
    CON HOLD
  31. Warwickshire
    CON GAIN FROM NOC
  32. West Sussex
    CON HOLD
  33. Wiltshire
    CON HOLD
  34. Worcestershire
    CON HOLD

Latest Updates

  1. BreakingDan Jarvis elected Sheffield City Region mayor

    Dan Jarvis
    Copyright: UK Parliament

    Labour's Dan Jarvis is elected mayor for Sheffield City Region - on a second count with turnout at 25%.

  3. #GetsMyVote Family-friendly policies 'all promises'

    James #GetsMyVote
    Copyright: BBC

    In the run-up to the General Election on 8 June, we’re asking people across the country to tell us what #GetsMyVote.

    Earlier today the Liberal Democrats said they wanted to introduce more family-friendly policies such as extended paternity leave. We asked people at Bristol Zoo what would influence their vote.

    James, from South Gloucestershire, at the zoo with his son, said parties made lots of promises they couldn't keep.

    "It's a bit of a gimmick in terms of if you look at countries like Sweden there's actually something meaningful about paternity leave," the 39-year-old said.

    "In terms of the UK  I can't see it's really going to swing it for many families, it's just not really applicable.

    Quote Message: It's more about tax credits, but again who's going to write these cheques later. It's all promises.

  5. Derbyshire County Council announces new cabinet

    Alex Smith

    BBC News Online

    Derbyshire County Council has announced its new cabinet after the Conservatives took control of the authority from Labour in last week's local elections.

    The Tories won 37 of 64 seats to claim a majority and wipe out Labour's 22-seat majority from 2013.  

    The new line-up - to be confirmed at the authority's annual general meeting on 24 May - is:

    • Leader and cabinet member for strategic leadership, culture and tourism – councillor Barry Lewis (below)
    • Deputy leader and cabinet member for highways, transport and infrastructure – councillor Simon Spencer
    • Cabinet member for health and communities – councillor Carol Hart
    • Cabinet member for adult care – councillor Jean Wharmby
    • Cabinet member for economic development and regeneration – councillor Tony King
    • Cabinet member for council services – councillor Angelique Foster
    • Cabinet member for young people – councillor Alex Dale
    Councillor Barry Lewis
    Copyright: BBC

    Councillor Linda Chilton is to become the council’s chairman, with councillor George Wharmby selected as her vice-chairman.

  6. Northamptonshire Labour group appoint new leader

    The opposition Labour group on Northamptonshire County Council has a new leader.

    Bob Scott has been chosen to replace John McGhee, who has decided to stand down from the post.

    The Conservatives retained control of the authority at last week's election, although Labour increased its representation from 11 councillors to 12. 

    Speaking on BBC Radio Northampton, Mr Scott said "there wouldn't be a great deal of changes", but vowed to develop a team "into a fighting machine that will challenge the administration".  

    On Friday, both Mr McGhee (Kingswood) and Mr Scott (Lloyds) were re-elected to their respective wards.

    Bob Scott
    Copyright: Northampton Labour Group
    Image caption: Bob Scott was first elected to Northamptonshire County Council in September 2007

  7. UKIP: 'We should have a different leadership team at the top'

    Bob Dale

    BBC Live reporter

    Speaking to Julia George on this weekend's BBC Sunday Politics South East show, Richard Palmer laid the blame for UKIP's performance in the local elections squarely at the door of its national leadership.

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    Video caption: Richard Palmer blames Paul Nuttall for UKIP local election performance.

  9. Eddie Todd for Mayor

    Video content

    Video caption: Grace Dent follows Doncaster businessman Eddie Todd in his campaign to be the town's Mayor

    Grace Dent follows Doncaster businessman Eddie Todd in his colourful campaign to be the town's Mayor.

  10. May 'will not take anything for granted'

    Video content

    Video caption: Local elections: Theresa May on Conservatives' success

    The PM says there's still much at stake, despite the Conservatives' success in the local elections.

  13. Where is UKIP's Paul Nuttall?

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    Video caption: Local elections 2017: Where is UKIP's Paul Nuttall?

    UKIP's leader has yet to comment publicly on the party's poor local election results.

  14. Conservatives increase majority at Wiltshire Council

    Wiltshire Council elections
    Copyright: BBC

    The Conservative Party has increased its majority at Wiltshire Council, securing 68 out of 98 seats.

    The Liberal Democrats lost two seats, as well as its group leader, while Labour lost one of its four seats and UKIP lost its only one.

    Turnout for the county-wide vote was nearly 40%, the council confirmed.

    Meanwhile, Labour won two of the three controversial new parish councils in Swindon.

    Read more on this story here.

  15. 'The Tory boa constrictor has swallowed UKIP'

    Video content

    Video caption: Watch:'The Tory boa constrictor has swallowed UKIP'

    Former Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown admitted it was "a very good night for the Tories across Britain".

    He said as predicted a new party had been born, called "Blue Kip", and "they're sweeping the board.

    "I think many people in Britain are going to get worried the Conservatives are going to get such a large majority at the next election.

    "That would not be good for Britain."

  19. Lib Dems: 'We held our ground'

    Video content

    Video caption: Watch: Lib Dems: 'We held our ground'

    The Liberal Democrats were hoping to start their comeback but instead they lost seats, five in total across the West. 

    But there was a glimmer of hope for them in Wells - remember Tessa Munt's heartache two years ago when she was ousted as the city's MP? 

    She's now back as a councillor - having beaten the Somerset County Council leader, John Osman, by 95 votes. 

    The former Lib Dem leader, Paddy Ashdown, admitted "it wasn't as good a night as we'd wished".  

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