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The LGC team discusses the emerging themes from the local election results as councils begin to declare.

With around half of councils having declared the results of their elections, the LGC team analyses the main themes that have developed so far. Acting editor Martin George is joined by head of news Kirsty Weakley, chief reporter Caitlin Webb and finance and devolution reporter Elliot Topham. [Published 16:00 on Friday 08 May 2026 - results correct at time of recording]

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