The red flag continues to fly high in Sunderland City Council as Labour maintained its firm hold within the local authority.
The Labour party and the Liberal Democrats were in jubilant mood on election night, as the Conservatives were left wanting - despite holding on to important wards. Leader of Sunderland Council, Cllr Graeme Miller said the night had gone "very well" for Labour, with Cllr Niall Hodson, leader of the Lib Dems, also happy with the results.
The Liberal Democrats made a huge gain in the Fulwell ward - taking a seat in place of the Conservative Party's James Doyle, who had stood down. The party secured five seats on the council with Cllr Peter Arnold Walton, securing 1,879 votes to make a gain in the ward.
