Summary: The first meetings since the local elections have now been held. Image: By Jack Skelton The leaders of South

Summary: Graham Pycock said thousands of letters attacking the Conservatives were delivered on the eve of the poll. Image: By

Summary: The Lib Dems decline was good news for other parties Image: By Jack Skelton Long before the current coalition

Summary: Speaking before the result, Mr Davey said ‘many difficult issues’ posed a problem for the party Image: By Fran

Summary: Labour gained two extra seats, while the Lib Dems lost two. Image: By Tom Mulvihill and Naomi Agius The

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: The party failed to secure a seat but did influence the results. Image: By Carly Read Days after losing

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