Discussions are expected to take place over the bank holiday weekend between political parties in South Gloucestershire to decide who takes power after the election. Answers on who takes control of South Gloucestershire Council are now expected early next week.
Voters locally and across the country inflicted heavy losses on the Conservatives in the local elections today (May 4). In South Gloucestershire the party has lost its overall majority and could potentially now also lose power in the district, for the first time in many years.
The Conservatives lost 10 seats, ending the night with 23 councillors. Liberal Democrats gained three seats, and now have 20 councillors. Labour gained six seats, and now have 17 councillors. One independent councillor was elected in Patchway Coniston.
