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

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

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

Summary: Labour gained eight seats while the Conservatives lost seven. Image: By Luke Baker and Emma Griffin Merton’s Labour councillors

Summary: Labour Councillor Ben Coleman believes plans to turn some of the hospital into flats alienated voters. Image: By George

Summary: The party took six seats from the Tories. Image: By Koel Mukherjee There were big cheers in the Wandsworth

Summary: The Tories have held power in the borough since 1978. Image: By Li Hoang There were no surprises in

Summary: The party took 11 seats from the Conservatives to hold the authority for the first time since 2006. Image:

Summary: The Lib Dems were the day’s biggest losers. Image: By Jack Miller, Amy Martin and Amani Hughes Lambeth’s Labour

Summary: The proposed change in planning laws has come under criticism. Image: By David Horsfall   The Conservative MP for

Summary: The council are discussing plans to cut funds to the Polka Theatre Image: By SW_Londoner staff A children’s theatre