Elections

Ipswich councillor Elizabeth Hughes has stood twice before as a Labour Party candidate in general elections.

David Beavan has been chosen as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the upcoming general election, after the previous selection withdrew his candidacy.

The Brexit Party's candidates for Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk say they are 'disappointed' at the decision not to contest 317 seats.

The election takes place on December 12, when incumbent Conservative MP Matt Hancock will look to defend his 17,063 majority gained in 2017

He is urging residents of an estate to voice their opinions over a polling station that only one of its three streets can use.

Editor Barry Peters gives his view on the upcoming closure of a key road in Bury St Edmunds

The Brexit Party and Change UK are both fielding candidates

No overall party or group in control of Mid Suffolk and Babergh district councils.

Town council now has some new faces following the elections

First elections for newly-formed West Suffolk Council

With parties at Babergh and Mid Suffolk district councils failing to secure majorities, a fortnight of behind-closed-doors wrangling is set to ensue.

The Conservatives have narrowly lost control of Babergh District Council, reflecting a national trend of losses for the party in the local elections.

We bring you the latest news and results from the count.

We bring you the latest news and results from the count.

We bring you the latest news and results from the count.

Voters across Suffolk will take to the polls today for the 2019 local elections, with plenty at stake for candidates and political parties.

Voters across Suffolk will take to the polls today for the 2019 local elections.

Nominations have now been published for the local elections to be held on Thursday, May 2

One councillor told the Bury Free Press the public would not see ‘significant change’.

Voters have until April 12 to register