Election 2012: Conservatives hold Brentwood
Brentwood - Conservative hold
LD gain 2, Lab gain 1, C lose 3
New council:
Con 26 (-3)
LD 8 (+2)
Lab 2 (+1)
Ind 1 (no change)
Conservative majority: 15
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