Labour loses Sefton seats but remains in control

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.