It’s late, I’m knackered – but a big night for Labour in Walsall: Steve Wade held Brownhills by a fairly sizeable majority; Keith Sears held Walsall Wood and a shock result for Blakenall where Labour’s Matt Ward beat Pete Smith.

It looks like Labour may take control this time; but still no overall control. Some things in Walsall politics are intractable.

Congratulations to the winners, commiserations to the losers; but it’s hard not to smile at Pete Smith having to hail a taxi.

You can find full results over at Walsall Council’s Election site.

Brownhills

Bennett Derek UK Independence Party (UKIP) 537
Brittain Ben The Conservative Party Candidate 978
Wade Steve Labour Party Candidate 1217**H
** Elected
H or G: Hold or Gain

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Burton Pete UK Independence Party (UKIP) 500
Grainger Bob Labour Party 732
Greveson Mark Robert Liberal Democrat 117
Sears Keith The Conservative Party Candidate 1308**H
** Elected
H or G: Hold or Gain

Blakenall

Derry Hilda The Conservative Party Candidate 228
Smith Pete 811
Ward Matt Labour Party Candidate 1068**G
** Elected
H or G: Hold or Gain