Conservatives lose control of the council as the Greens and Lib Dems gain seven seats each.

This is what Labour leader Shaun Davies had to say about the party's big gains in the town.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been in Telford this afternoon to congratulate the local party on making big gains in the local elections - one of few areas of the country the party has done well.

The ruling Labour group managed to turn a single-seat majority into a comfortable majority of 18. The Conservatives lost 10 seats compared with 2015.

Frustrations over Brexit played a big part in Herefordshire, according to one of 26 Independent councilors - now the largest group on the unitary authority.

The Conservatives lost 15 of their 28 seats on Herefordshire Council, with gains for the Lib Dems, Greens and Independents.

Independent Peter Jinman said Brexit was often the first thing on people's minds he found during campaigning - although local issues such as congestion or the bypass usually followed.

The Tories now hold just 13 seats, 15 fewer than in 2015.

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George Makin

The leader of Sandwell council has revealed he intends to stand down, hours after his party swept to victory in local elections.

Steve Trow has been leader of the council for just two months, following the departure of previous boss Steve Eling, who left under a cloud.

Stunned councillors were told the news just hours after Labour won all 24 seats being contested this time around – giving them complete control of all available 72 seats.

In an email, the Sandwell leader wrote: "Over recent weeks, changing personal circumstances and increasing family obligations mean that the time is right for me now to hand over to a new leadership of the council."

He went on to say he would continue representing his Old Warley ward but would not be seeking any other roles or positions within the party.

Over the next two weeks Labour councillors will hold internal meetings to decide who will replace him and appoint other party positions before the full council meets to ratify their choice of leader.

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The Labour leader in Dudley has given his response, after the Conservatives said they were gong to use their mayor's casting vote to lead the council.

It remains in no overall control, as the Tories and Labour both still have 36 seats.

Control of Worcester City Council has switched four times in the past six years.

Council leader Mike Bird says the Tories had to convince voters the elections were not about Westminster.

The Green Party is celebrating after making gains on Warwick District Council, to hold eight seats.

Alix Dearing, who took a Kenilworth Park Hill District ward seat said it was too early to talk about forming a coalition with any party, after the council was left in no overall control.

Both the leaders of the Labour and Conservative groups lost their seats.

The Greens are now the third biggest party after the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.

"We're so pleased and honoured to have done so well," Ms Dearing said.

"Real anger" by Conservative voters over Brexit led the party to lose control of Malvern Hills District Council, according to the party's group leader.

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Overall control they've held on to for a decade disappeared overnight with the loss of 10 seats, although the Tories remain the largest party.

Leader David Chambers says he'd anticipated losing seats, but didn't think it would be as bad as it has.

The result was "entirely due to Brexit," he said, and the "arrogance and self-importance, if you like, of so many members of parliament".

"I think they've done a huge disservice to local democracy across the country, and I'm very angry about it."

Labour launched its national campaign for the council elections in the city, hoping to exert control.

The Conservatives have held East Staffordshire, with a majority of 11 seats.

They have 25, the same as before, with nearest challengers Labour on 10, a decrease of two.

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We're still waiting on the result at East Staffordshire Borough Council to be confirmed.

A third recount in the Burton ward has caused something of a delay.

Overall it looks like it's going to be a good day for the Tories, who won a majority in 2015 after the local authority had previously been under no overall control.

Wyre Forest District Council is now under no overall control after Conservative losses.

The Tories lost six seats, with Labour losing three.

There was a one-seat gain for both the Liberal Democrats and the Greens.

Stafford Borough Council is a hold for the Conservatives, although the party lost seven seats.

Labour is the second biggest party with 10 councillors and the Greens picked up a seat.

Seven independents complete the council.

The Conservatives are still in control on South Staffordshire District Council with a majority of 23.

The Tories have lost five seats, with the Green Party and independents gaining three each.

A 10-seat loss by the Conservatives means Staffordshire Moorlands is now under no overall control.

Labour picked up six seats, with losses for the Liberal Democrats and UKIP.

The Tories are the biggest party with 25 seats, with Labour holding 13.

There were also gains for independent councillors who hold 17 seats on the council.

The Conservatives have held Wychavon, with a majority of 27.

The Tories lost three seats, with the Green party gaining two, the Lib Dems one and a gain for an independent.

Conservatives have 36 seats with nearest challengers the Lib Dems on six.