The last time the council had an all out election was four years ago in 2019.
Many commentators are saying the results will give an indication of where the nation’s loyalty lies when it comes to national issues.
So far, there are still six wards to declare in South Gloucestershire, the Conservatives have 18 seats and the Lib Dems and Labour each have 16.
LDR reporter Adam Postans believes Conservatives have lost control of South Gloucestershire Council.
The Tories previously controlled the council with 33 seats – 31 seats is needed for an overall majority.
Former South Glos Council leader Toby Savage, who didn’t stand for reelection, says it’s a disappointing night but that the local Tories are “outperforming” the national party.
READ MORE: Local elections 2023: Result “clearly disappointing” says Conservative leader
Full results are expected in the next hour – more updates to come.
How tonight unfolded:
I’m at Thornbury leisure centre for the South Glos Council local elections count. This is the scene in one of the counting halls. Strap in, it’s gonna be a long night. #LDReporter pic.twitter.com/mOYy6mJgvu
— AdamPostansLDR (@adam_ldr) May 4, 2023
BREAKING: Conservatives lose control of South Glos Council which now goes into No Overall Control.
— AdamPostansLDR (@adam_ldr) May 5, 2023
First big shock of the night on South Glos Council. CON Cabinet member Cllr Steve Reade loses his seat to LD.
— AdamPostansLDR (@adam_ldr) May 5, 2023
Results coming thick and fast in South Glos. LD HOLD total of five seats in Yate North and Yate Central wards.
— AdamPostansLDR (@adam_ldr) May 5, 2023
*TURNOUT KLAXON*. South Glos Council turnout was 34 per cent. (33.57 per cent, if you’re like *that*.) That’s up two per cent on the last local elections in 2019. #LDReporter
— AdamPostansLDR (@adam_ldr) May 5, 2023
