Polls for the 2026 local elections have opened across the West Midlands, with voters now able to cast their ballots.
There are all-out elections in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Sandwell, Solihull and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
A third of seats are up for election in Dudley, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, Cannock Chase and Redditch.
There are no elections being held in Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 22:00 BST.
