Sheffield city council elections took place on Thursday, with thousands travelling to the polling stations.
These elections were slated as one to watch as Labour looked to reinforce their majority in the city.
Here are some of the biggest moments from the day.
Still no overall control of the council
Many Labour supporters were hopeful that the recent national surge in Labour support would mean the party would for the first-time gain ‘overall control’ of Sheffield council, where their majority is so much that they take full control of council operations.
But while the election saw a few changes in constituencies across the city, there was no significant change, with no party having established control.
Labour retained its 39 seats; losing one from Green, and winning one right back from them.
The elections also saw a steady (and unchanged) 29 seats for the Liberal Democrat party, 14 for the Green party and the Conservative party retains its one seat.
Speaking on the council having no majority, Shaffaq Mohammed said: “The Green party have to choose (an elected council leader), […] if they choose Labour, it will be nobody locally controlling things, it’ll be somebody on a national level in London telling Sheffield what to do.”
Greens win Hillsborough
In one of the biggest developments of the day, Hillsborough was lost by Labour and picked up by the Green party.
Greens Councillor Christine Gilligan Kubo said: “We’re very happy – it’s fantastic, and a deserved result because we worked so hard.”
She also commended Councillor Toby Mallinson on his dogged work in winning the seat in Hillsborough.
Labour take Nether Edge and Sharrow
However, the Labour party’s loss in Hillsborough is somewhat rectified by the fact the party has gained a seat in Nether Edge and Sharrow.
Green’s loss in Nether Edge and Sharrow was a tough pill to swallow for party members. Councillor Gilligan Yubo said their candidate, Bev Bennett, “worked very hard and did her best, it’s very sad.
“I have to say, the results across the city are somewhat disappointing when compared to our performance nationally.”
She noted that there was a meeting planned for later that day where members of the party would meet to discuss the future of the party.
Trade Union and Socialist Coalition gains
The TUSC nearly doubled their total votes from the year before, averaging 105 votes per ward.
Alistair Tice, the election agent for the party, said: “It’s one of the first times we’ve managed to stand in all wards since the 60s – we’re over the moon.”
Labour leadership troubles
After months of uncertainty, Sheffield Council Terry Fox confirmed on Friday he was stepping down.
Mr Fox has been facing increasing pressure over a critical report into the council’s handling of a controversial tree-felling operation.
The Labour Party is also reported to have put Sheffield’s Labour council will into “special measures”. A new council leader is expected to be appointed in mid-May.
Speaking on Fox’s resignation, Mr Tice said: “TUSC is starting to become the main opposition to the pro-establishment parties.”