Councillors were elected for a four-year term.

Labour remained the largest group on the council, losing two seats to become three short of a majority.

[1][2][3] The Labour Party lost two seats to the Conservatives in Collier Row ward, two seats to the Liberal Democrats in Oldchurch ward and one to the Residents Association in St Andrew's ward.

Two seats were gained by Labour from the Liberal Democrats in Harold Wood ward.

The Conservatives gained one seat from the Liberal Democrats in St Edward's ward.