136 of 136 councils Counting complete
Counting has finished in both Swindon and Cheltenham
A last-minute twist in Cheltenham saw Reform earn its first seat on the council - although the Lib Dems maintained overall control
In Swindon, no party has control with none past the "magic 29" number
The Conservatives are the biggest party in the town - but without an overall majority
Labour has lost its majority but the party leader says he's willing to work with anyone - except Reform
Reform made gains in Swindon claiming 14 seats
While we will focus on Swindon and Cheltenham, you can also keep across what is happening across the UK here and find results in your area here
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
Our reporter Emma Colman has just arrived at the STEAM Museum in Swindon, where counting is due to begin at 11:00 BST.
In a few hours, the room will be full of hustle and bustle as the boxes are cut open, but for now, it is eerily quiet.
All eyes are on Swindon - we will bring you more as we have it.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
Vote counting in the Swindon local election won't start until later this morning but the votes have been verified by election officials.
The turnout for this election was 43.7 per cent.
As I said earlier, all 57 council seats are up for grabs and whoever wins, will run the council for the next four years.
Our Gloucestershire reporters, Esme Ashcroft and Edward Rowe have arrived at the count and are waiting to be let in at 09:15 BST when verification begins.
The election team are setting up at Tommy Taylor’s Lane.
The leisure centre is being transformed from a sports hall to a democracy station.
Esme says: "We’re waiting outside - much like hours before the gates to Glasto open."
"Counters are arriving and showing their tickets to security. The coffee is flowing and the ballot boxes are on the floor waiting to be opened.
"Edward and I, weighed down with kit, are waiting for access to count floor - or as we like to call it, the political Pyramid Stage," she adds.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
Welcome to our election day coverage.
All eyes are on Swindon, as all 57 seats on Swindon Borough Council are up for grabs.
The council has been run by Labour since 2023, who gained a majority of 34 councillors last time around. But will the vote swing this time?
Counting is due to begin at 11:00 BST.
We will also keeping a close watch on Cheltenham, where 20 councillors will be elected in what may be the last set of elections for the borough council.
Counting is due to start there in the next 30 minutes or so.
Welcome to live coverage of the local elections in Swindon and Cheltenham.
We'll have full coverage on this page during the day with reporters at both of the counts.
Check back after 09:00 for the latest.