Police Commissioner elections
It's voting day in the elections for new Police Commissioners across the region. The number of people turning out to vote appears to be low.
PCC elections: Northamptonshire
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PCC ELECTION (Standings after first count)
Adam Simmonds (C) 30,436 (30.08%)
Lee Barron (Lab) 25,098 (24.81%)
John Norrie (Ind) 19,276 (19.05%)
Jim MacArthur (Ukip) 18,963 (18.74%)
Paul Varnsverry (LD) 7,394 (7.31%)
Eliminated: Jim MacArthur, John Norrie, Paul Varnsverry
Electorate 518,829; Turnout 101,167 (19.50%)
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New Police & Crime Commissioners prepare to take office
The region's nine new Police & Crime Commissioners officially take office on Thursday following last week's elections.
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Concern over low turnout in PCC elections
The region's Police and Crime Commissioners will be getting to grips with their new roles after yesterday's election results.
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PCC election turnout figures
Turnout in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections ranged from a 20% in Northamptonshire to just over 13% in Essex.