Here is how the Southampton local elections unfolded, in pictures.
Emotions were running high at Southampton Guildhall as the 17 seats up for election were decided.
Among those present at the count were local MPs Royston Smith and Alan Whitehead, and parliamentary hopeful and former leader Satvir Kaur.
Take a look at our gallery of photos, taken by Stuart Martin, which captured the spirit of the night.
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