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BNP loses only county council seat in Lancashire elections | BNP loses only county council seat in Lancashire elections |
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The British National Party (BNP) has lost its only county council seat in the country. | The British National Party (BNP) has lost its only county council seat in the country. |
The party has lost the Padiham and Burnley West seat in Lancashire to Labour's Marcus Johnstone. | The party has lost the Padiham and Burnley West seat in Lancashire to Labour's Marcus Johnstone. |
The Conservative Party lost 16 seats, resulting in losing control of Lancashire in the county elections. | The Conservative Party lost 16 seats, resulting in losing control of Lancashire in the county elections. |
The Labour Party made 23 gains and now hold the majority with a total of 39 seats, just short of 43 seats needed for overall control. | The Labour Party made 23 gains and now hold the majority with a total of 39 seats, just short of 43 seats needed for overall control. |
Jennifer Mein, Labour's group leader, who held her Preston South East seat, said she was "delighted to more than double the number of county councillors". | Jennifer Mein, Labour's group leader, who held her Preston South East seat, said she was "delighted to more than double the number of county councillors". |
"We have connected with the people; we have 38% of the vote here in Lancashire that is far and away the greatest percentage," she said. | |
"I'm very, very happy we have got some excellent county councillors that we will be working with." | |
The Tories now hold 35 seats while Liberal Democrats made three gains, winning six seats. | The Tories now hold 35 seats while Liberal Democrats made three gains, winning six seats. |
Independents won three seats and the Green Party won one seat in Lancaster Central. | Independents won three seats and the Green Party won one seat in Lancaster Central. |
Former county council leader Geoff Driver, who won his Preston North seat, said the results were a "big disappointment". | Former county council leader Geoff Driver, who won his Preston North seat, said the results were a "big disappointment". |
He said: "We live in a democracy though and I will abide by the people of Lancashire have said." | |
Liberal Democrats group leader Bill Winlow also held his seat in Preston West. | Liberal Democrats group leader Bill Winlow also held his seat in Preston West. |
In Accrington North, Independent councillor Malcolm Pritchard lost his seat to his daughter Labour's Clare Pritchard. | In Accrington North, Independent councillor Malcolm Pritchard lost his seat to his daughter Labour's Clare Pritchard. |
Phil Halsall, chief executive of Lancashire County Council (LCC), said: "As no party has a clear majority, the main parties will need to consider the options for the future political governance of the council. | |
"These discussions will be taking place as a priority and an announcement will be made as soon as possible." | |
The leader of LCC is due to be formally appointed at the next full council meeting at County Hall on 23 May. | |
The county council provides up to 85% of all local government services in Lancashire, including social care, roads, public transport and libraries. | The county council provides up to 85% of all local government services in Lancashire, including social care, roads, public transport and libraries. |
A total of 84 seats, covering the 12 Lancashire district councils, were contested. The results can be found on the BBC election website. | |
The 2009 elections saw the Conservatives take control of the council from Labour for the first time since 1977. | The 2009 elections saw the Conservatives take control of the council from Labour for the first time since 1977. |