Labour has indeed taken back the majority on the council, with Bill Stephenson expected to be chosen as leader next month.
Results:
Labour – 34 (+10)
Conservatives – 27 (-8)
Lib Dems – 1 (-1)
Independent – 1 (-1)
Further election analysis to follow shortly.
Just after the conservatives had started to make significant improvements, we now have a labour admistration which left the place in such a shambles – I am baffled!