England local elections 20261 day agoLib Dem Roger Harmer new Birmingham City Council leaderHis party has formed a minority administration with the Greens and Better Birmingham Independent Group.1 day ago3 days agoConservative secures return to lead city councilThe Tories in Colchester have struck a coalition deal with the Liberal Democrats.3 days ago4 days agoDecision on city council leadership looms four weeks after electionA meeting takes place in Birmingham on Friday - but a conclusion is not guaranteed.4 days ago28 May 2026What are Reform's plans for Thurrock?More grass cutting and asking local businesses to help with landscaping are part of Reform's plans.28 May 202627 May 2026Parties fail to elect leader after local electionsLiberal Democrat David King was four votes short and no alternative leader was elected27 May 202626 May 2026Parties strike deal to run Newcastle City CouncilThe Liberal Democrats and Greens reach an agreement to run the local authority.26 May 202623 May 2026Rainbow coalition to lead West Sussex County CouncilThe partnership assumes control of the council after Conservative electoral losses at the elections.23 May 202623 May 2026Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doorsEmma Beck was found guilty of assault by beating after shoving a woman in her 60s to the floor.23 May 202623 May 2026'We voted in an election for the first time - this is how it felt'Young people explain their feelings about being able to cast a ballot in May's local elections.23 May 2026...