Conservatives hold on to majority at Norfolk County Council

The Conservative's managed to hold on to a majority in the local elections.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 8th May 2021

The Conservative's have retained their control over Norfolk County Council in the local elections this week.

The party went into the polls on Thursday holding 54 of the 84 seats available.

They managed to gain a further four seats finishing the race with 58.

It was a tough day for Labour who went in with 16 seats and came out with only 11.

The Liberal Democrats finished with 8 spots, and Green and the Independents have three each.

There is one remaining seat still to be decided on though.

An election for Sewell is due to be held on the 17th June.

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