Local elections 2023: Conservatives lose South Hams after 24 years

The Liberal Democrats won 19 out of 31 seats on the council

The Liberal Democrats have gained South Hams District Council from the Conservatives in Thursday's election.

The Lib Dems increased their number of councillors by nine, taking their total to 19, with the Conservatives dropping by nine, leaving them with seven seats.

The Conservatives had been in control following the last six elections, stretching back to 1999.

The Greens won three seats, with Independents and Labour winning one each.

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