Local elections took place in Brighton and Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Arun, Mid Sussex, Horsham, Rother, Wealden, Crawley and Chichester.
Most of the counting has been completed and results for several councils have been declared.
Eastbourne Borough Council counted their votes throughout the night and was the first council to record their results with the Lib Dems holding on to power.
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