Colchester Council to be run by coalition of Conservatives and independents

THE Conservatives are set to take control of Colchester Council - for the first time in 13 years.
After Thursday’s election the Lib Dem and Labour coalition was left with just 23 seats between them, one less than they started the night out with.
The Tories failed to secure a majority, also holding 23 seats, and Lib Dem leader of the council Mark Cory said discussions were ongoing to form a renewed progressive alliance.
However, the Conservative Group has now confirmed it has reached an agreement with the Highwoods Independent Group to form a new joint administration for the next year.
The Highwoods Independents are made up of Gerard Oxford, his wife, Beverly and their son, Philip.

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