Prior to the election the council was under no overall control, being run by a Liberal Democrat, Labour and Green coalition.

[2] David King (Mile End), a Liberal Democrat, was subsequently elected leader of the council, replacing Paul Dundas (Stanway) of the Conservatives, who had lost his seat.

At the subsequent annual council meeting on 24 May 2023 a Liberal Democrat minority administration formed instead, still led by David King.

[4] The Labour group also changed its leader after the election, with Julie Young replacing Chris Pearson.

[18] Incumbent councillors are marked with an asterisk * A by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr Catherine Bickersteth (Labour).