Today, Thursday 4 May, voters country wide are heading to the polls to vote for the individuals who will be representing them in town, parish and county council.

Residents will have their chance to elect who they want to represent them until 10am this evening, with the results being announced overnight and through the following day.

The size of the ward, the overall voter turnout and whether there are any recounts are just some of the factors that will have an effect on what time the results will be announced.

South Kesteven District Council have predicted that their results will be counted and available at 5am on Friday 5 May.

View a full list of candidates here.

In order to vote, constituents must remember to bring to a specific photo ID with them, otherwise they cannot be issued a ballot paper.

Read more here.