Results are now in from 172 councils across the country.
Labour have lost control of five authorities and 191 council seats.
The Conservatives have gained control of 16 councils and 399 seats. The Liberal Democrats have gained control of one authority - but have lost 140 seats.
The BNP have gained 16 seats and lost two.
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