The Conservative Party has now won enough seats to form the majority party in Nottinghamshire County Council.
The Tories have secured more than the 34 seats needed to win the vote and become the majority party at County Hall.
Labour Leader Alan Rhodes is among the Labour candidates who have lost their seats in today's (Friday, May 7) election results.
Sam Smith, who was elected as Conservative Councillor for Newark East, told Nottinghamshire Live: "We've had a good four years, we have delivered on our priorities.
"Labour have had a well-deserved kicking. They have ignored priorities of the residents over the last four years.
"The leader of the Labour group losing his seat in Bassetlaw is evidence of that failure.
"We have gained seats in Mansfield, Bassetlaw and Gedling."
Another big win for the Conservatives came in Mike Adams in Carlton East.
Speaking to Nottinghamshire Live, Alan Rhodes, leader of the Labour group who lost his seat in Bassetlaw, said: "It was a bit of a shock.
"I have to say I do believe the Conservatives have been targeting this seat, they have put a lot of time and resources into it.
"National politics has had an impact in this election, more so than usual.
"I think it is going to take a while for the party to establish itself after the old leadership.
"There needs to be an internal discussion and one with the electorate.
"I would be happy to be part of that conversation.
"I do believe Keir Starmer is the man for the job.
"But this is not one of our finest moments, we've had better days, but politics is like that. What goes around comes around. That's the nature of democracy."
Speaking about what is next for him, he added: "I do not know what is next for me.
"But I'm not ready to retire just yet. I'll be looking for my next project."
