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

Summary: Sally-Ann Ephson won in the Queenstown ward and is one of 25 women now on the council. Image: By

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

Summary: The Conservative Party lost key wards such as Fulham Broadway and North End. Image: By Kat Bawmwang The exciting

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summary: The Eritrean restaurant provides an authentic African experience. Image: By SWLondoner staff Geography has never been my strong point,