The local elections in May are once again a chance for people across Nottinghamshire to elect the people who hold sway over key services and decisions affecting their everyday lives. But politically, they will also be the first major test of public opinion in the county since 2019.
The last full elections in Nottinghamshire took place in 2021, when people were choosing members of Nottinghamshire County Council. But this year will be a broader test of opinion, with votes taking place at Nottinghamshire's seven district and borough councils and at Nottingham City Council.
From how strong the opposition will be in Nottingham to whether Nottinghamshire's two Tory strongholds will remain as such, there are several questions hanging over this year's ballots which May 4 will provide the answers to. Below are some of the key things to look out for when counting begins on the evening of May 4.
