Around the country, there are a total of 24 councils hosting elections along with six mayoral authorities.
Councils are responsible for local services such as schools and housing benefits.
Councillors are elected to represent the people in their local area by overseeing the work of the council and setting strategies and priorities.
Most of them are affiliated with a political party, such as Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Green and Reform, but some stand as independents.
The BBC and other broadcasters are not allowed to report details of campaigning or local election issues on TV, radio or online on polling day until voting closes.
You can follow along all the latest developments around the country here.
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