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Elections 2024 results

England council results

106 of 107 councils. Counting under way.

Number of councillors

Labour 1,140 councillors 185 councillors gained

Liberal Democrat 521 councillors 104 councillors gained

Conservative 513 councillors 473 councillors lost

Independents 228 councillors 93 councillors gained

Green 181 councillors 74 councillors gained

Residents' Association 48 councillors 11 councillors gained

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