What would be a good result for the Lib Dems in the council elections?
Given expectations keeping losses below 300 and holding Kingston would be a good night for the Lib Dems
The battle for Southwark
The Conservatives offer a message of hope
What would be a good result for Labour in the council elections?
Labour need gains from the Lib Dems in the right places
What would be a good result for the Conservatives in the council elections?
Holding Trafford would mean a good night – losing Peterborough a bad one.
Council by-election result from yesterday
A seat in the Highlands remains held by an independent
The battle for Swindon
Labour and the Lib Dems want to bring back speed cameras
Pendle Labour Party refuse to pledge not to procure signed postal ballot papers
Pendle is currently subject to an inquiry by the Electoral Commission.
Labour council candidate in Harrow is convicted fraudster
Another setback for Labour comes in an important contest
Nottingham City Council owes Pickles an apology
Council taxpayers money was used to make false claims.
Chris Whitehouse: Public procurement scandal on the Isle of Wight
Cowes Enterprise College cost £35 million but has a leaking roof
Big drop in number of Lib Dem council candidates
While Labour face a large number of rivals from the far left
Council by-election results from yesterday
Conservatives gain a seat in Kesteven but lose one in Cambridgeshire.
Pickles is right: “Tear down estates to boost poor inner-city homes”
This is the right answer for residents, for the city and for taxpayers.
Stephen Greenhalgh: Technology is helping defeat crime
Hammersmith and Fulham Conservative Council have built up an extensive network of 800 CCTV cameras.
Labour council offers guide to spending cuts
Some good examples of savings – but there is no excuse at all for their Council Tax increase.