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- The Conservative party increase their majority in Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council from four to six, despite two strong gains by the Labour Party.
- Leader of the council Cllr Clive Saunders said he was pleased that the party had held the seats they had, and gained a vital seat in Bramley and Sherfield.
- He said: "The votes show that the people of Basingstoke are happy with what the council is doing to help take this town forward.
- "We have increased our majority which is a great sign and the new councillors who now join the council will be valuable additions."
- Labour gained seats in Whitchurch and Brighton Hill South as well as holding the tightly contested Brookvale and Kings Furlong ward.
- There were no seats gained for the Liberal Democrats, UKIP or Independent candidates, but Mike Bound held the only Lib Dem contested seat in Baughurst and Tadley North.
- The make up of the council now looks as follows:
- Conservative - 33
- Labour - 19
- Liberal Democrat - 6
- Independent Forum - 2
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