Labour remains defiant.

Coun Britcliffe gives Marlene Haworth a congratulatory kiss after winning St Oswald's.

Susan Haworth celebrates taking Altham with coun Brian Roberts.

St Oswald's seat winner Marlene Haworth (right) congratulates Lynn Wilson on winning Netherton.

The victorious Conservatives control power with Altham's Susan Haworth taking the lead after taking the seat.

Labour's Joan Smith celebrates taking Church.

Allah Dad and his supporters celebrate taking Central.

Paula Landers speaks with David Forshaw after losing Altham.

Celebrations for Peter Britcliffe and Lynn Wilson as she takes Netherton.

Peter Britcliffe with Allah Dad, winner of Central.

Winning smile for Mayor Tony Dobson as he takes Barnfield.

Munsif Dad gets a congratulatory hug for taking Spring Hill.

All smiles for Peter Britcliffe.

Labour leader Graham Jones chats with Netherton Indipendent candidate Ian Robertson after winning Peel.