At the 2006 election, Labor increased their margin from 21.7 percent to 25.7 percent, and gained a majority in all booths.

Labor went on to a third straight victory at the 1987 Election and increased its majority from 16 to 24 seats.

Labour led by Watson increased their vote to 31 percent at the 1903 election and 36.6 percent at the 1906 election.

Labour would increase their national vote share by 2% to 28% but that they would lose around 130 seats.

Labour increased its share of the vote by nearly 10%.

Labour increased their majority to 11 at the May 2010 local elections, winning 34 seats to the Liberal Democrats' 23.

In May 2011, Labour increased their majority on the Council making 11 gains.

Labour will increase police numbers and put more officers on the beat.

Labour had overall control of the council since the 2011 election and increased their majority.

Skeffington said Labour would increase old age pensions, improve education and extend social services.