Labour has lost overall control of Exeter City Council, although it remains the largest party.
It lost four of the eight seats it was defending at the elections, three of them to the Greens and one to Reform UK. The Liberal Democrats gained one seat from the Conservatives, which meant the Tories lost the only seat they were defending.
Reform held one seat as well as gaining Priory from Labour.
A total of 14 of the council’s 39 seats were up for grabs in yesterday’s contest. The make-up of Exeter City Council is now: Labour 18, Green 10, Lib Dem 5, Reform UK 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1
Labour have 18 and, in theory, the combined opposition parties have 21 seats, but the ‘Progressive’ group which saw Green and Lib Dems working together has been dissolved over major policy differences at a national level. It is also uncertain what alliances the three Reform UK councillors would make.
Full results and turnout:
Alphington – LABOUR HOLD – FINDLAY Lucy Jane, Labour and Co-operative Party 976; LUSCOMBE Kayleigh Michelle Suzanne, The Conservative Party Candidate 442; PALMER Jayden Simon, Reform UK 856; PICKIN JJ, Liberal Democrat 185; WOTTON Greg, Green Party Candidate 623. Turnout 47.52 per cent
Duryard and St. James – LIB DEM HOLD – HAWKE Jonathan Michael, Labour Party 261; HODGE David John,Reform UK 327; ISHAKOGLU Mithat, Green Party Candidate 751; MITCHELL Kevin John, Liberal Democrat 983; STANWELL-WISE Sebastian, The Conservative Party Candidate 117. Turnout 39.02 per cent
Exwick – LABOUR HOLD – GILLETT Lee Matthew, Reform UK 931; HORNER Jamie Liam, Liberal Democrat 149; KNOTT Paul Graeme, Labour and Co-operative Party 1054; LEGESSE Kalkidan, Green Party Candidate 709; LUSCOMBE David, The Conservative Party Candidate 205. Turnout 41.76 per cent
Heavitree – GREEN HOLD BOTH SEATS – BEER Tina Rose, Reform UK 697; BROCK Philip John, Liberal Democrat 243; MUTTON Dave, Labour Party 499; NEW Katherine Helen Judy, The Conservative Party Candidate 273; NEWBERY Jordan, Independent 94; NORRIS Lisa Jane, Reform UK 657; SMITH Stella, Green Party Candidate 1889; SUTTON Rachel Helen, Labour Party 523; TERRY Helen, Green Party Candidate 1868; TRUDGEON Colin John, The Conservative Party Candidate 173; WILLIAMS Nigel David, Liberal Democrat 201. Turnout 53.72 per cent.
Mincinglake and Whipton – REFORM UK HOLD – AYRES Martin, Green Party Candidate 812; CASEMORE Steve, Labour and Co-operative Party 658; PAYNE Anthony John, Reform UK 952; PAYNE Michael Geoffrey, Liberal Democrat 178; THOMPSON David John, The Conservative Party Candidate 190. Turnout 43.48 per cent..
Newtown and St. Leonard`s – GREEN GAIN FROM LAB – CHELVANAYAGAM Bernadette, Green Party Candidate 1430; PYE Jonny, Liberal Democrat 146; SMITH Ruth, The Conservative Party Candidate 220; VIZARD Matthew James, Labour Party 839; WESTLAKE Jo, Reform UK 389. Turnout 46.08 per cent
Pennsylvania – GREEN GAIN FROM LAB – ACZEL Will, Liberal Democrat 628; BAKER Gill, Green Party Candidate 1325; BATTERSHILL Michael Stephen, Reform UK 585; BLACK Paula Joan, Labour and Co-operative Party 584; HANNAFORD Rob, The Conservative Party Candidate 303; HATCHER Myles Jefferson, Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 10. Turnout 48.41 per cent.
Pinhoe – LABOUR HOLD – ALLEN Mark, Green Party Candidate 518; BALDWIN Ian Anthony, The Conservative Party Candidate 538; CAMPION Christine Anne, Liberal Democrats 245; MESSER Ashton Michael, Reform UK 966; WOOD Duncan, Labour and Co-operative Party 1160. Turnout 42.34 per cent
Priory – REFORM GAIN FROM LABOUR – ASVACHIN Marina Yvette, Labour Party 815; NEWBY Rob, The Conservative Party Candidate 363; THOMAS Philip Alexander, Liberal Democrat 199; VICKERS Jack David, Green Party Candidate 660; WILLIAMS Nicholas, Reform UK 827. Turnout 43.8 per cent.
St. David`s – GREEN HOLD – AL-SAKET Yasmine, The Conservative Party Candidate 168; CLOW Susan, Reform UK 444; CURNOCK Charles Anthony, Liberal Democrat 159; LELLIOTT Rose Alexandra, Labour and Co-operative Party 446; RAPPERT Brian, Green Party Candidate 1618. Turnout 30.94 per cent
St. Loyes – LIB DEM GAIN FROM CON – COLLACOTT Joan Marilyn, The Conservative Party Candidate 808; JHAVERI Laila, Labour Party 342; OWEN Christopher John Lambert, Reform UK 812; RICHARDS Paul Stephen, Liberal Democrats 817; WHIPPLE Chloe, Green Party Candidate 410. Turnout 46.04 per cent
St. Thomas – GREEN GAIN FROM LAB – COCKBURN Robert-James Stuart, Reform UK 711; NEWCOMBE Vanessa, Liberal Democrat 865; REED Jack, Green Party Candidate 1354; STONE Caroline Elizabeth, The Conservative Party Candidate 154; WRIGHT Laura Charis Adelaide, Labour and Co-operative Party 571. Turnout 49.83 per cent.
Topsham – LABOUR HOLD – COOKSON James Elie, Labour Party 1189; DAVIES Sue, Reform UK 860; GAINSFORD Tim, Liberal Democrats 247; KEEN Ann Barbara, Green Party Candidate 699; THOMPSON Cynthia, The Conservative Party Candidate 956. Turnout 47.34 per cent
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