North East Council Elections - LIVE

By Ross Robertson
Published 2nd May 2019, 10:14 BST
Updated 2nd May 2019, 10:16 BST
Polling stations opened at 7am this morningPolling stations opened at 7am this morning
Polling stations opened at 7am this morning
Voters are going to the polls today to choose which men or women they want to represent them as local councillors or elected mayors.

We'll be keeping you up to speed with the results and reaction as they come in.