It’s looking very close. Two Tory seats held in Wish, Brian Fitch loses his seat in Hangleton which is therefore three Tory.

Three more declarations. Labour have lost their one seat in Hanover, making that ward three green. They have held on to three seats in Hollingdean, while the one Tory and one Independent have held their seats in Stanford. Current state of the parties C15 G8 LD2 LAB8 IND1

And two more. Three Tory seats held in Rottingdean and three Labour held in East Brighton.

And another two. Labour lose one, hold one in North Portslade. Tories hold three in Patcham.

Two more. Greens hold St Peter’s and Labour lose one seat (that of deputy leader Sue John) to the Tories. Party standing C7 G5 LD2 Lab1

Two more wards declared: Tory holds in Central Hove and Westbourne.

Three wards declared. Tories hold Woodingdean, Lib dems hold Brunswick and Greens gain both seats in Regency. Current state of the parties 2C 2G 2LD

Morning. I’m at the count of the local elections here and I’ll be trying to liveblog the results as they’re announced. First one should be through at 11ish.