RECAP: How the South Tyneside Council local elections unfolded, as Labour kept comfortable control but lost four seats to the Greens, Tories and an Independent

The final results for the South Tyneside Council local elections 2021 are now in.
The South Tyneside Council election count 2021The South Tyneside Council election count 2021
The South Tyneside Council election count 2021

The Gazette team worked through the night to keep readers up-to-date with the results. This is how the night unfolded:

South Tyneside Council elections 2021

Key Events

  • Labour lost four seats, but is still comfortably in control of the council
  • The Green Party took a seat in Beacon and Bents, where it now has two councillors, and one in West Park
  • The Conservatives claimed a seat in Cleadon and East Boldon
  • An independent candidate also claimed a seat in Primrose

There is now just less than an hour left before the polling stations close - make a dash for it if you’re still planning to vote!

Our reporters were out and about at polling stations earlier today

Chris Binding: “Set up at the South Tyneside Council election count at Temple Park Leisure Centre. This year, the count looks a little different with Covid-19 restrictions including face masks, social distancing and one-way systems.”

The ballot boxes are arriving. South Tyneside Council officials will announce the winners of each count as they are confirmed.

Counting is taking place in two stages at Temple Park, to help with operations under covid-secure working.

When will results be in?

The count will be taking place in two parts overnight with all results expected to be declared by around 5am.

Video footage of counting getting underway here, from reporter Chris Binding: