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Local elections 2017: The final results 08/05/2017 Labour suffered the worst results in a local election since the 1990s, losing more than 380 council seats.
Mayors must unite behind devolution agenda, think tank says 05/05/2017 England’s mayors must unite to demand more devolved powers to improve local public services and boost trade post-Brexit, a leading think tank says.
Conservatives win West of England's first mayoral election 05/05/2017 Conservative Tim Bowles has become the first mayor of the West of England Combined Authority.
Local election results: Tories make huge gains 05/05/2017 The Conservatives have gained over 450 seats and taken control of 11 councils.

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Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

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Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

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