SNP efforts to win a majority on Falkirk Council were thwarted as they failed to take overall control, despite winning the largest share of the votes and 12 of the council's 30 seats.
The Conservatives saw their numbers cut from seven to five, while Labour increased their share of the vote to claim second place and retain nine councillors.
But while the arithmetic isn't too different, there were plenty of new faces elected to Falkirk Council, each promising to concentrate on local issues and work together for change.
