2016 May Elections in the Granada region

Our Political Correspondent Daniel Hewitt looks at what we learned from the local and mayoral elections in the North West.

The results of the voting in the Stockport local elections 5th May 2016 are in and Labour has retained overall control.

• Bramhall North Ward: Linda Holt (Conservative)
• Bramhall South & Woodford Ward: Brian Bagnall (Conservative)
• Bredbury & Woodley Ward: Christine Corris (Liberal Democrats)
• Bredbury Green & Romiley Ward:Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat)
• Brinnington & Central Ward: Andy Sorton (Labour)
• Cheadle & Gatley Ward: Keith Holloway (Liberal Democrat)
• Cheadle Hulme North Ward: John Pantall (Liberal Democrat)
• Cheadle Hulme South Ward: Mark Hunter (Liberal Democrat)
• Davenport & Cale Green Ward: Wendy Wild (Labour)
• Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Ward: Sheila Bailey (Labour)
• Hazel Grove Ward: Jon Twigge (Liberal Democrat)
• Heald Green Ward: Anna Charles-Jones (Independent Rate Payer)
• Heatons North Ward: David Sedgwick (Labour)
• Heatons South Ward: Colin Foster (Labour)
• Manor Ward: Charlie Stewart (Labour)
• Marple North Ward: Malcolm Allan (Liberal Democrat)
• Marple South Ward: Tom Dowse (Conservative)
• Offerton Ward: Laura Booth (Liberal Democrat)
• Reddish North Ward: Kate Butler (Labour)
• Reddish South Ward: Yvonne Guariento (Labour)
• Stepping Hill Ward: Mark Weldon (Liberal Democrat)

Labour have lost three seats to community activists in Sefton overnight but despite a poor night in parts the party still takes overall control .

Liberal Democrats can claim some victory back in the region following their defeat at Stockport. They won all seven of the Southport seats taking two from the Conservatives.

Labour closed the night with 12 saved seats followed by Liberal democrats 7 and the Conservatives single seat.

Overnight results mean Sefton Council’s 66 councillors now consist of 38 Labour seats, 17 Liberal Democrats and 6 Conservatives.

Other seats are made up by a single Conservative Independent Member, 2 from the Formby Residents Action Group and 2 from the independent party.

The results of Salford’s local elections have been announced.

The political makeup of the council remains the same - 51 Labour - 8 Conservative and 1 Independent.

50,256 votes were cast - 30% of the electorate turned out to vote.

Labour once again retain their firm grasp in West Lancashire with a majority of eight seats.

The only change that came overnight saw Labour gain a seat from the Tories in Halsall.

Labour - 31 Conservative - 22 Independent - 1

Ashurst - Gail Hodson - Labour hold

Aughton & Downholland - Samuel Currie - Conservative hold

Birch Green - Claire Cooper - Labour hold

Burscough East - David Evans - Labour hold

Burscough West - Andrew Pritchard - Labour hold

Derby - Adrian Owens - Our West Lancashire hold

Digmoor - Kevin Wilkie - Labour hold

Halsall - Maureen Mills - Labour gain

Hesketh-with-Becconsall - Paul Moon - Conservative hold

Knowsley - Adam Yates - Labour hold

Moorside - Terence Aldridge - Labour hold

Rufford - John Gordon - Conservative hold

Scott - Kevin Wright - Labour hold

Skelmersdale North - Neil Furey - Labour hold

Skelmersdale South - Donna West - Labour hold

Tarleton - John Cairns - Conservative hold

Up Holland - Gaynar Owen - Labour hold

Wrightington - Carolyn Evans - Conservative hold

Mayor Joe Anderson has been re-elected with 52% of the vote.

Council leader Sean Anstee held on to his seat as Tories retain majority amongst a sea of red.

Nothing changed in Trafford following the local elections as conservatives lead with their 34 seats to Labours 25.

The Liberal Democrats keep 3 and the Independent party retain 1.

Labours Andrew Western was pleased to retain seats in Trafford overnight.

Wirral Results:

Wirral Council remains under Labour control as it has since 2012 with 39 of the councils 66 seats. Conservatives continue to hold 21, Lib Dems 5 and the Greens retain their 1.

Breakdown of results:

Seacombe: Stuart (Lab) 2245 - Labour hold.

Bidston & St James result: McManus (Lab) 1702 - Labour hold.

Leasowe & Moreton East: Leech (Lab) 2,349 - Labour hold.

Rockferry: Davies (Lab) 1,642 - Labour hold.

Wallasey: Lewis (Con) 2,249 - Conservative hold.

Prenton: Norbury (Lab) 2,028 - Labour hold.

Pensby & Thingwall: Sullivan (Lab) 2,243 - Labour hold.

Oxton: Kelly (Lib Dem) 2,381 - Lib Dem hold.

New Brighton: Jones (Lab) 2,214 - Labour hold.

Moreton West & Saughall Massie: Blakeley (Con) 2,384 - Conservative hold.

Hoylake & Meols: Hale (Con) 2,186 - Conservative hold.

Greasby, Frank & Irby Wardlocal: Anderson (Con) 2,182, - Conservative hold.

Eastham: Gilchrist (Lib Dem) 2,695 Roberto -Lib Dem hold.

Claughton: Davies (Lab) 2,337 - Labour hold.

Clatterbridge: Povall (Con) 2,333 - Conservative hold.

Bromoborough: Ward (Lab) 1,805 - Labour hold.

Birkenhead & Tranmere: Stapleton (Lab)1,555 - Labour hold.

Bidston & St James: McManus (Lab) 1,702 - Labour hold.

Bebington: Muspratt (Lab) 2,505 - Labour hold.

Council leader Sean Anstee retains Bowdon seat as Tories retain majority

Trafford Council final count: Conservative: 10 seats, Labour: 9 (gain one), Lib Dems: 2.

Gorse Hill - Labour hold

Hale Barns - Conservative hold

Stretford - Labour hold

St Mary's - Conservative hold

Ashton Upon Mersey - Conservative hold

Bowdon - Conservative hold

Village - Lib Dem hold

Altrincham - Conservative hold

Davyhulme West - Conservative hold

Sale Moor - Labour hold

Bucklow - St Martin - Labour hold

Urmston - Labour hold

Clifford - Labour hold

Longford - Labour hold

Priory - Labour hold

Broadheath - - Labour hold

Hale Central - Conservatives hold

Brooklands - Conservatives hold

Timperley - Lib Dem hold

Davyhulme East - Conservative hold

Fixton - Conservative hold

Bucklow - St Martins - Labour gain