Local Elections 2013: Results

UKIP has won its first ever seats at Hampshire County Council, but the Conservatives have retained overall control.

UKIP won two seats in disgraced former MP Chris Huhne's town of Eastleigh. The party secured also won 10 seats at Hampshire County Council.

The Tories lost six seats.

Councillor Ken Thornber has announced he will step down as Hampshire County Council leader next Tuesday, despite holding his Brockenhurst seat. He says it's because of a promise he made after narrowly winning a leadership challenge last year, and will allow a new leader to take charge of the council.

The Conservatives lost control of the Isle of Wight, and no party now has an overall majority.

The Tories held West Sussex County Council though, winning 37 seats.

For more information on the results where you are, you can visit each council's website:

Hampshire

Isle Of Wight

West Sussex