Labour takes control of Thurrock
Conservatives lose seats to Labour at Thurrock with results coming in from eight other councils.
BBC News
Thurrock is a unitary authority area with borough status in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames immediately east of London and has over 18 miles (29 km) of riverfront including the Port of Tilbury, the principal port for London. Thurrock is within the London commuter belt and is an area of regeneration within the Thames Gateway redevelopment zone. The borough includes the northern ends of the Dartford Crossing.
Conservatives lose seats to Labour at Thurrock with results coming in from eight other councils.
Labour gains control of Hartlepool, Thurrock and Rushmoor councils as counting continues following local elections.