Overnight counts are expected in Dudley, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Redditch, with the results expected to be announced in the early hours.
Most councils, however, will start counting on Friday, with the first of them expected to declare in the afternoon.
The candidate or candidates with the most votes in each ward win and become councillors.
The councillors who are elected are responsible for representing their local area, providing community leadership and voting on decisions in meetings.
It is also worth noting that councillors are not paid a salary. Instead, they receive an allowance to cover costs such as childcare and travel, with many working another job alongside their council role.
