Douglas Reid declared himself glad after the SNP had been returned because the single-biggest occasion inside East Ayrshire Council at the moment.
The Nationalists secured 14 seats with Labour in second place on 10 and the Conservatives third with 4. Independents, together with the Garbage Social gathering's Sally Cogley, additionally claimed 4 as 32 councillors had been elected in complete.
Ruling as a minority administration earlier than the native elections, the SNP discover themselves in the same place after it and can now converse to different members to see what agreements could be reached.
Howver, Labour's John McGhee can also be planning on making advances, insisting his occasion won't be bystanders when the following administration is fashioned.
Outgoing Conservative group chief Tom Cook dinner – who admitted Prime Minister Boris Johnson was an "situation" as he mirrored on a "disappointing" efficiency – stated it might be for the Tory quartet to resolve how greatest to maneuver ahead.
Councillor Reid, chief of the final administration, advised Ayrshire Stay: "We have gained probably the most votes, most seats and we're actually glad with the efficiency.
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"We fielded 17 candidates and bought 14 in. A few of the impartial candidates within the wards had been formidable opponents and it got here all the way down to who individuals gave their second votes to.
"Total, we're fairly blissful and constructive in regards to the place. We are the largest occasion and we'll be discussing with different events to see the place we go however we're assured we are able to lead the authority and we'll strive to try this.
"We'll rule nothing out other than a joint-administration with the Conservatives. We're all the time open to discussions. We're on the stage of getting into these discussions."
In the meantime, Labour's Councillor McGhee advised Ayrshire Stay: "I am clearly delighted with the rise in our vote and the ten candidates which we've bought elected. I feel we put out a constructive message on the doorstep.
"How we work going into the longer term stays to be seen however as prior to now, I feel I've proved as chief of the Labour group that I have been ready to work throughout the council. Hopefully that may proceed.
"If we might [form part of the next administration] then sure, that might be a objective. Positively. We have already had some preliminary conversations, as you'll count on, however there may be nothing concrete.
"We need to be enjoying some type of energetic function going ahead into the following administration."
The Conservatives' day was summed up by the shock lack of the skilled Jon Herd who was not returned in Kilmarnock East and Hurlford.
Mr Cook dinner, who served as a councillor for 15 years earlier than standing down, advised Ayrshire Stay: "We're disenchanted to not get the identical variety of councillors again in and even enhance on that quantity from the final time.
"I feel there are a variety of things working right here. Clearly there may be the Boris situation however there have been additionally plenty of independents and other people determined to vote for them fairly than a celebration as a result of they felt they might do a bit higher.
"Folks could have been saying they will not vote for the Conservatives due to what's going on nationally however we cannot vote for an additional political occasion, we are going to vote for an impartial.
"It is over to the brand new staff to hold on. We'll see what the make-up of the council is and see if there are any offers to be carried out. You are able to do extra as a part of an administration however you'll be able to nonetheless do so much in the event you're not."
On the Galleon Centre, there was an early SNP acquire in Ward 2 Kilmarnock North with Elaine Cowan and David William Richardson elected on the expense of Ian Grant, a former Conservative councillor, however standing as a non-affiliated candidate.
Ward 4 Kilmarnock East and Hurlford delivered a shock with the defeat of Mr Herd as enthusiastic impartial Graham Boyd pulled off a powerful triumph to get in.
In Ward 7 Ballochmyle, Labour disappointment was apparent because the SNP delivered each candidates with Alyson Simmons holding on to her seat for the Tories. Linda Holland was elected for the pink rose occasion however working mate Stephen McCarron got here up brief.
Nevertheless, Ward 8 Cumnock and New Cumnock produced a shock with the SNP's Jacqui Todd ousted as Labour took two seats by means of Billy Crawford and June Kyle. The SNP's Jim McMahon was returned and the Conservatives rounded it out with Neil Watts, who will look to proceed Walter Younger's work within the space.
All eyes had been then on Ward 9 Doon Valley, the final to declare, with John Bell – standing as an impartial after quitting the SNP – failing to get re-elected however punters caught with Drew Filson whereas Labour and the SNP had been additionally victorious.
The listing of elected councillors in every ward in East Ayrshire is as follows...
Ward 1 – Annick
Elected: John McFadzean (CON), John McGhee (LAB), Stephen Canning (SNP), Ellen Freel (IND)
Ward 2 – Kilmarnock North
Elected: Elaine Cowan (SNP), Maureen McKay (LAB), David W Richardson (SNP)
Ward 3 – Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Elected: James Adams (CON), Lillian Jones (LAB), Iain Linton (SNP), Douglas Reid (SNP)
Ward 4 – Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Elected: Barry Douglas (LAB), Graham Barton (SNP), Graham Boyd (IND), Neal Ingram (SNP)
Ward 5 – Kilmarnock South
Elected: Peter Mabon (LAB), Clare Maitland (SNP), Jim Todd (SNP)
Ward 6 – Irvine Valley
Elected: Beverley Michele Clark (SNP), Kevin McGregor (LAB), Sally Cogley (RP)
Ward 7 – Ballochmyle
Elected: Linda Holland (LAB), Claire Leitch (SNP), William Lennox (SNP), Alyson Simmons (CON)
Ward 8 – Cumnock and New Cumnock
Elected: Billy Crawford (LAB), June Kyle (LAB), Jim McMahon (SNP), Neil Watts (CON)
Ward 9 – Doon Valley
Elected: Drew Filson (IND), Jennifer Hogg (SNP), Elaine Stewart (LAB)
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