In the recent council elections, the Liberal Democrats increased their representation, securing 14 seats and maintaining leadership under Amanda Hopgood. The Green Party also gained, bringing their total to two councillors. Conversely, Labour faced significant losses, retaining only four seats after local leader Carl Marshall was defeated. The Conservatives were further diminished from 16 to just one councillor, led by Richard Bell. The newly elected council will face financial challenges due to ongoing budget pressures affecting County Durham.
Liberal Democrat leader Amanda Hopgood has retained her seat, with her party securing 14 councillorsâan increase of one, indicating a slight gain in local support.
Labour has been left with just four seats, losing local leader Carl Marshall, highlighting a significant decline in its influence within the council.
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