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: New council leader Tony Newman said the borough now faced an exciting future. Image: By Jas Bahia, Rob Horgan

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

Summary: A consultation raises concerns that stop and search is too widely used. Image: By Rachel Jenkins Lambeth Metropolitan Police

Summary: A Conservative motion to address problems arising from 24 hour licensing laws was opposed. Image: By Hubert MacGreevy Late-night

Summary: Cllr Mark Bennett is believed to have suffered a heart attack. Image: By SWLondoner staff Lambeth councillors are in

Summary: MP Siobhain McDonagh had her phone stolen from her car in 2010. Image: By Hannah Pupkewitz A Sun reporter and

Summary: The council rubbished claims they undervalue the arts. Image: By Alice Todman The little girl just comes up to