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Suzie Morley, pictured with Andy Mellen, the leader of the Green Party at the council, has lost her Stonham seat to the Greens
A Conservative council leader has lost her seat to the Green Party in a district that the latter is hoping to take control of.
Suzie Morley, who was the leader of Mid Suffolk District Council, lost her Stonham seat to Nicholas Hardingham by 196 votes.
She said it was "devastating" after four "really good" years.
Prior to Thursday's voting, the Greens had 12 seats, and need 18 to gain a majority.
Counting in other wards continues.
No single party had overall control after the last round of elections - the Conservatives held 16, the Greens 12 and Liberal Democrats five, plus one was held by an independent.
All 34 seats were up for election in the district, which includes the towns of Stowmarket, Needham Market and Eye.
Of losing her seat, Ms Morley added: "We've achieved such a lot for our residents and businesses throughout Mid Suffolk and it's a real shame."
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