COUNTY LEADER LOOKING TO 'SHARE SUCCESS'

THE leader of the Conservative group on Northumberland County Council has set out how he intends to work with other parties after the local elections.

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The Conservatives won the most seats for the third successive election, but are now nine seats short of a majority following a surge in support for Reform.

The Tories are on 26 seats, while Reform have 23, meaning it is likely the Conservatives will continue to lead the council.