Declarations have been made at Peterborough Town Hall overnight for the local elections.
The contests were the first to be fought under new rules requiring voters to carry photographic ID, and the elections watchdog said “regrettably” some people were turned away from polling stations as a result.
The elections were branded a “dark day for British democracy” by campaigners opposed to the introduction of photo ID, who claimed thousands of people had been denied their right to vote.
At the end of the night Conservatives have 30 seats, Labour 14, Lib Dems 8, Green 3, Peterborough First 4 and Independent 1.
Last year’s results saw Conservatives with 28, Labour 14, Lib Dem 8, Green 4 and Independent 6.
The Conservative party do not have overall majority within Peterborough City Council but they are the largest individual party.
5. Winner: Steve Allen ( Eye and Thorney)
Conservative hold - Michael Alexander – Green Party 244, Steve Allen – Conservative Party 1122, Annie Geraghty – Liberal Democrats 115, John Shearman – Labour Party 587, Turnout: 28.1% | Pic Courtesy Peterborough Telegraph
6. Winner: Wayne Fitzgerald (West Ward)
Conservative hold - Lorraine Andison – Labour Party 414, Wayne Fitzgerald – Conservative Party 842, Colette Francis – Green Party 260, Polly Geraghty – Liberal Democrats 114, Turnout 39.56% | Pic Courtesy Peterborough Telegraph
7. Winner: Richard Strangward (Bretton)
Labour take Bretton - Chris Burbage – Conservative Party 785, John O’Connor- Independent 79, Richard Strangward – Labour Party 863, Barry Warne – Green Party 81, Rohan Wilson – Liberal Democrats 133, Turnout: 29.1% | Pic Courtesy Peterborough Telegraph
8. Winner: Nicola Day (Orton Waterville)
Green hold - Oluwaseun Akinyele – Labour Party 205, Matthew Bliszczak – Conservative Party 496, Vince Carroll – Liberal Democrats 73, Nicola Day- Green Party 1786, Turnout: 35.99% | Pic Courtesy Peterborough Telegraph