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Local Elections 2017

All the results for the 2017 local elections across the Midlands as we get them. Find out who has been elected in your area.

*Early indications show Labour is braced for heavy losses as the Tories make gains

*The Tories have already won control of Warwickshire, Lincolnshire and Gloucestershire as results continue to be counted

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Local election council: Lincolnshire - Conservative gain

Conservative gain control of Lincolnshire County Council Credit: ITV News Central

The Conservative Party have taken overall control of Lincolnshire County Council.

The gain came at the expense of UKIP who were completely wiped out.

UKIP's Lisa Duffy said the results were not a 'disaster' for the party but acknowledged it was 'very disappointing' it had been wiped out in Lincolnshire.

Breakdown of the 70 (declared) seats in Lincolnshire:

  • Conservative 58
  • Independent 4
  • Lincolnshire Independents 1
  • Lab 6 seats
  • Lib Dem 1

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