The polls have just closed for 2024’s local elections, and over two days of counting and results announcing will now begin.

Stay tuned for all breaking news, results, reaction and fallout here.

You will also be able to see the full results, and find your local results here using our elections widget.

The first results are due in around 12:30 in Eastbourne, followed by more in the North East from 1am.

The key election result tonight to watch out for is the Blackpool South by-election, which was sparked by the resignation of former Tory MP Scott Benton.

That’ll come in around 4am.

Other big results, including metro mayor races in Teesside and the West Midlands will be out on Friday lunchtime, and Sadiq Khan’s fate announced on Saturday lunchtime.