The 2022 local elections are happening today, with millions of people across the UK heading to the polls. Thousands of councillors and mayors across England, Scotland and Wales are standing for election, while people in Northern Ireland will be voting for all 90 seats in the assembly. There is also a referendum in Bristol on whether to keep the city’s elected mayor.
These elections will decide who makes important local decisions on topics such as housing, rubbish collection and planning. Polling stations opened at 7am and will close at 10pm - voters who are in the queue by 10pm will be able to vote.
Results will be shared in the coming days and the first ones are expected early on Friday morning.
