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

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

Summary: Stephen Knight and Jennifer Churchill are expecting their second child in three weeks. Image: By Rachel Jenkins and Drew Nicol  There

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

Summary: Labour now hold 40 seats to the Conservatives 30. Image: By Jas Bahia New Addington Declaration Time: 4.24am Christensen

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

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

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

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

By Laura Wignall, Melissa Massey & William Denny Families and friends gathered on St John’s Hill for the annual Open

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