By Anna Whittaker, Local Democracy Reporter
The Conservative Party has maintained control of Rushcliffe Borough Council despite losing one seat.
Of the 44 seats, the Conservatives won 25, Labour won 9, Independents won five, Rushcliffe Independents won two, the Green Party won two and Liberal Democrats won one.
After the 2019 elections, 26 Conservative councillors were elected, along with six Labour councillors, four Liberal Democrats, six independents and three members of the Green Party.
The Labour Party gained three candidates while the Liberal Democrats lost three as the results rolled in on May 5.
After the 2019 elections, 26 Conservative councillors were elected, along with six Labour councillors, four Liberal Democrats, six independents and three members of the Green Party.
Rushcliffe Independent Ted Birch won the Cropwell ward seat which was previously held by Conservative Cllr Gordon Moore.
The former leader of the council Simon Robinson stepped down before the local elections and deputy leader Andy Edyvean will step in until a new leader is announced by the council on May 25th.
It comes after the Conservatives lost dozens of seats across the county after the public took to the polls on May 4.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said today: “It’s always disappointing to lose hard working Conservative councillors and I am so grateful to them for everything they have done.
“I am going to carry on delivering on the people’s priorities; halving inflation, growing the economy, reducing debt, cutting waiting lists and stopping the boats.”
