Peering upwards looking for a flitter of action, the only movement was the pin prick of light from a satellite as it tracked across the starry sky.

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The former leader of the council, Tory Andrew Lewer managed to hold on to his seat but Lib Dem group leader Stephen Flitter was one of the higher profile casualties of the day.

BBC: Labour on the steps of county hall