The leader of Wealden District Council has lost his seat to the Liberal Democrats by 55 votes.
Tory Nigel Colton, who represents Hailsham East Ward, lost out to Brian Cock.
Liberal Democrat leader Laura Murphy also lost her seat in Hailsham Central and North ward to Tory candidate Jo Bentley.
The Liberal Democrats have gained Polegate South Ward from the Independents by one vote and Forest Row was taken from the Conservatives by the Greens.
Counts are taking place in Crowborough, Uckfield and Hailsham, and results from yesterday's elections have been coming in steadily since 11am.
The Lib Dems held onto Uckfield New Town, the first contested seat to be declared.
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