There were 33 seats up for grabs at Leeds City Council, as contests in some of the city’s wards were closely-run. The results were announced as counting continued throughout the day.
The Yorkshire Evening Post was at the scene as many waited with bated breath and here are some of the best pictures from the arena -
7. Leeds City Council election count
The Lib Dems' first seat of the day was won by Coun Diane Chapman in Rothwell Photo: Steve Riding
8. Leeds City Council election count
Richard Burgon MP for Leeds East celebrated Coun Asghar Ali winning in the Gipton and Harehills ward, a Labour hold with 2,655 votes, alongside ward Couns Salma Arif and Arif Hussain Photo: Steve Riding
9. Leeds City Council election count
Council newcomer Coun Michael Millar was welcomed onto the authority by leader Coun James Lewis after securing 3,136 votes in the Kippax and Methley ward Photo: Steve Riding
10. Leeds City Council election count
Coun Nkele Charmaine Manaka held the seat for Labour in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill with 2,547 votes Photo: Steve Riding