Dundee City Council elections 2022: What matters to you as voters head to the polls

Independent candidate Ann Ritchie won a stunning victory in elections to Falkirk Council, topping the poll in the Bo'ness and Blackness ward with 2262 first preference votes.

The first councillors of the 2022 Perth and Kinross Council election have been announced.

Voters in Greater Manchester took to the polls in the local council elections today (Thursday, May 5).

The Conservative Party faced some tough early losses as counts got underway in England overnight. Boris Johnson is facing a backlash from local party leaders after losing three key London authorities.

Voters in Calderdale, Yorkshire, have had their say in the 2022 local elections.

Voters in Burnley have had their say in the 2022 local elections.

Voters in Kirklees have had their say in the 2022 local elections.

Voters in Preston have had their say in the 2022 local elections.

There was a steady stream of voters throughout the day at polling stations across the Falkirk Council area on Thursday.

Voters across England will be casting their votes in the local elections today. Some 200 local authorities have been preparing for the big day, while hundreds of hopefuls are eager to gain seats in Greater Manchester.

Polling stations all across the country have opened their doors today so Brits can have their say on who they want to represent them in their local council.

Voters will take to the polls for the local elections on Thursday.

Voters will elect a third of councillors in Bolton on Thursday with the current make up at the Town Hall finely balanced.

Those elected as councillors on May 5 will make decisions on behalf of residents about vital local services including roads, parks, schools and planning.

The local elections are upon us, with 237 polling stations across Manchester helping to elect 32 councillors - one third of the 96 elected members. The polls open this Thursday, May 5, and will be open from 7am until 10pm. If you vote in person, you should have received a polling card instructing you where to vote.

There's no doubt that Denny and Banknock have seen changes in recent years - but perhaps not as quickly as anyone had hoped.

Plans to redevelop the derelict former Manchester Evening News distribution warehouse in Salford have been refused due to it being deemed a flood risk. The proposal was to create a new retail warehouse with 12 business units and car parking for 58 vehicles - bringing more jobs to the area, applicant Joint Investment Power Ltd said.

With this year’s local elections just over a week away, here’s a run-down of what each of the political parties and independent candidates are offering residents in exchange for their vote.

The Lower Braes ward - which takes in Westquarter, Laurieston and Polmont - has seen a lot of change in recent years, with more to come after the Falkirk Council elections in May.

Grangemouth residents have been promised change and many are hoping that after delays caused by Covid they will at last start to see some action.