Hastings Labour retained control of Hastings Borough Council. However, they were left with a reduced majority because of Conservatives gains. The Tories won eight of the 16 seats contested. The Green Party gained one seat in the Old Hastings wards. Crawley In Crawley, no party has overall control. Labour won a narrow victory in 2019, but no party had overall control going in to the election. This was due to the resignation of one councillor and the death of another. The Conservatives have one more seat than Labour with 18. The Tories say they will begin talks to try and form an administration.