2023 results Labour Party The party gained 537 seats and now holds 2,675 councillor positions. They control 71 councils, which is an increase of 22 councils from the previous election. -Conservative Party The party lost 1,063 seats and now holds 2,296 councillor positions. They control 33 councils, which is a decrease of 48 councils from the previous election. -Liberal Democrats The party gained 407 seats and now holds 1,628 councillor positions. They control 29 councils, which is an increase of 12 councils from the previous election. Green Party The party gained 241 seats and now holds 481 councillor positions. They control 1 council, which is an increase of 1 council from the previous election