New Conservative era in Plymouth is looking likely after Local Election vote
The Conservative group is hoping to create a working majority on the city council to carry out its election pledges
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Conservative leader Nick Kelly is hoping former group members will commit to delivering the party’s policies after the local elections in Plymouth.
But the Tories will need to count on at least 29 votes to have a working majority.
The Conservative leader and his deputy Patrick Nicholson met the council’s chief executive Tracey Lee on Monday to explore options for running the council.
The Independents who hold the balance of power in Plymouth
The Tories need support from at least three to take control of the city council
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The Conservative group will need support from at least three breakaway councillors to take firm control of Plymouth City Council.
Plymouth City Council elections 2021: What the candidates say in your area
Statements from the candidates standing for the 19 seats being elected on Thursday, May 6
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Voters get a chance to have their say about who they want to run Plymouth at elections for the city council today - Thursday, May 6.
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Search for flytipper after Daffy Duck fridge ditched in Plymouth street
The discarded appliance - which has a large Daffy Duck sticker plastered on the front - was discarded sometime in the last few days on Military Road in Plymouth
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A search is underway for the irresponsible person who thought it would be a good idea to ditch a fridge-freezer with a huge Daffy Duck sticker on the front on a street in Plymouth.
Plymouth City Council has asked the public to examine the fridge-freezer and see if they recognise it - in an attempt to try and track down the fly-tipper.