Counting of the ballot papers for the Wiltshire Council elections began at 9am today.

The first results are expected to be announced at about lunchtime and concluded by 5pm.

Counting is taking place at four venues - Devizes Leisure Centre, The Olympiad, Chippenham, Trowbridge Civic Centre and Salisbury City Hall.

Voting took place yesterday. A total of 357 candidates stood for 98 seats.

See this website for the results as they are announced during the day