Tories have lost overall control of Oxfordshire County Council after 8 years, at the elections held last Thursday 2nd May. Liberal Democrats have gained 1 seat overall taking the number of Lib Dems on the council from 10 up to 11. The County Council has reduced the number of seats from 74 to 63 after boundary changes, however, Liberal Democrats have held on to all of their Liberal Democrat councillors who were re-standing and gained 3 new ones.

All the County results can be found at this link 

Liberal Democrat Leader Zoé Patrick who retained her seat in the 2-member division of Grove and Wantage said:

We are delighted that we have fought a hard campaign which has resulted in more Liberal Democrats at County Hall. We have shown that hard-working councillors with a long track record have been re-elected and will continue to represent their communities. The Tories have now lost their grip and our voices will have to be heard. Things are going to be a lot different now and we look forward to making sure we do our best for the residents of Oxfordshire.