The results of the Portsmouth City Council elections on Thursday 6 May have been announced following a count at the Guildhall, Portsmouth, on Saturday 8 May.
One seat in each of the council’s 14 wards was up for election this year. The political makeup of the council is now: 16 Conservative, 15 Liberal Democrats, 7 Labour, 2 Progressive Portsmouth People Group and 2 non-aligned independents.
The council’s administration will be decided at the annual general meeting on 18 May.
There are 42 seats within Portsmouth City Council, prior to the election, the council comprised: 17 Liberal Democrats, 15 Conservatives, 6 Labour, 2 Progressive Portsmouth People group and 2 non-aligned independents.
You can view the full breakdown of the local election results on the Portsmouth City Council website: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/mgElectionResults.aspx?ID=14&V=1&RPID=3907546.
