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Local elections results across Sussex

Sat, 05 May 2007 12:41:00 +0100

A round-up of the winners and losers across the county, council by council.

Blue and Green wipeout in Brighton and Hove

Sat, 05 May 2007 07:36:00 +0100

A Conservative and Green surge has wiped out Labour's dominance of Brighton and Hove City Council, claiming the scalps of a series of high profile councillors.

Lib Dems celebrate victory in Eastbourne

Sat, 05 May 2007 07:35:00 +0100

The Liberal Democrats were celebrating in Eastbourne as they almost wiped out the Conservatives' presence in the town.

Tories make big gains in city and county

Sat, 05 May 2007 07:21:00 +0100

Political heavyweights across Sussex are waking up today stripped of their power, prestige and salaries after a series of shock results.

Wealden Tories decapitated – but they fight on

Fri, 04 May 2007 16:43:00 +0100

The Tories have kept the same number of seats in Wealden District Council's elections but they will be looking for a new leader after Nigel Coltman lost his seat.

Mid Sussex leader ousted

Fri, 04 May 2007 16:42:00 +0100

Mid Sussex District Council leader Patrick Shanahan has lost his seat in the local elections.

Conservatives make inroads in Mid Sussex

Fri, 04 May 2007 16:32:00 +0100

Conservatives have made their first gain in the tightly fought contest for Mid Sussex District Council.

Anti-Falmer Lib Dems given a bloody nose

Fri, 04 May 2007 16:03:00 +0100

Three political heavyweights lost their seats as the Liberal Democrat's grip on Lewes District Council loosened.

Blue tide advances in Chichester

Fri, 04 May 2007 15:23:00 +0100

The Tories have gained another two seats on Chichester District Council.

Tories trounce Labour as Greens march on

Fri, 04 May 2007 15:13:00 +0100

The Conservatives trounced Labour in Brighton and Hove while the Greens doubled their number of seats on the council.