Polls open in England
Polls have opened for the local elections in England.
Not all councils are up for election this time around.
230 local councils are having elections, with around 8,000 councillors' seats and four local mayoral positions up for election.
Polls will remain open until 10 pm tonight, with results expected after that.
Voters are reminded that they will need ID to voted in these elections.
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