Summary: The party lost all but four of the 63 seats available. Image: By Amani Hughes, Amy Martin and Jack

Summary: The Conservatives now hold 28 seats to the Lib Dems 18. Image: By Jack Skelton ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON

A crushing victory saw the Conservatives capture the decisive battleground of Kingston Council after 12 years of Liberal Democrat leadership.

Summary: The party now have control after four years minority rule. Image: By Emma Griffin and Luke Baker Labour set

Summary: Results from the borough are set to be announced shortly. Image: By Amani Hughes and Amy Martin Stunning results

Summary: The Tories are expecting a heavy defeat in the borough. Image: By Amy Martin and Jack Miller The Conservatives

Summary: The Tories gained seats in key wards including Twickenham Riverside. Image: By Drew Nicol and Rachel Jenkins The Conservative Party

Summary: Merton Park Ward Independent Residents Party retained its three council seats. Image: By Luke Baker and Emma Griffin Newcomer

Summary: Labour gained eight seats while the Conservatives lost seven. Image: By Luke Baker and Emma Griffin Merton’s Labour councillors

Summary: The proposed change in planning laws has come under criticism. Image: By David Horsfall   The Conservative MP for

Summary: The council are discussing plans to cut funds to the Polka Theatre Image: By SW_Londoner staff A children’s theatre