Polls are to open for the native elections throughout the nation, with the added additional of a by-election on the identical day.

Over 2,600 council seats are up for grabs throughout 107 councils in England, together with 10 mayoralties in main cities and mixed authorities, and 25 London Meeting seats.

A complete of 37 police and crime commissioners will even be determined at poll packing containers in England and Wales.

And a brand new MP will likely be chosen for the seat of Blackpool South in a by-election.

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Polling stations will likely be open from 7am till 10pm tonight, and so long as you might be within the queue earlier than closing time, you’ll be able to have your say.

Voters have to convey alongside a type of photograph ID after a change within the legislation final 12 months – there are 22 varieties that match the invoice.

And to vote you have to be 18 or over, be both a British, Irish or EU citizen, or from an eligible Commonwealth nation, and be registered.

The primary of the counts will start after voting closes tonight and Sky Information will convey you all of the updates as they occur from throughout the nation.

Additional counts will happen over the weekend, with the final outcomes anticipated on Saturday night time.

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