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Gravesham council election results 2019

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Find out who has been voted in to Gravesham Borough council with our election graphic showing the results as they come in.

Since 2015, Gravesham council has been run by the Conservative Party, although the authority was split last year when leader David Turner broke away with a group of allies to form the Gravesham Independent Conservatives.

For all the results and reaction from across Kent follow our live blog and follow live updates from the Gravesham count below.

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LIVE UPDATES - refresh for the latest details

5.14pm

Labour has won Gravesham Borough Council from the Conservatives.

4.24pm

It's getting tense in Gravesham.

3.09pm

More results coming in.

3.05pm

Why one victorious councillor says it's important to use your vote.

1.43pm

Another result has arrived.

1.34pm

Congrats to independent candidate Leslie Pearton on his victory, who gave us his reaction.

1.32pm

Some more results have been announced.

1.23pm

Alongside the district council elections, there were also two Kent County Council by-elections fought - one in Gravesham and one in Swale. The result of Gravesham's is in and it's a former council leader who has won it. It may end up being a day to remember for John Burden, who is hoping he may also end up being the borough council's leader again before the day is out.

1.21pm

The first result is in.

1.16pm

The scene at Gravesham Borough Council as the results begin to trickle in.

6.01am

Turnout for these local elections is forecast to be low, with many voters disillusioned with the handling of Brexit. Here is a list of potential places where there may be an upset in Kent.

6am

There is a little time to wait for results today, with the first results not expected to come in until about midday.

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