Local Elections 2019 in the Anglia region
There are local elections on 44 councils in the Anglia region on Thursday 2 May 2019 in the biggest political test since the General Election of 2017.
Shock turnaround in Chelmsford as Lib Dems take power
The Liberal Democrats have taken control in Chelmsford after a remarkable swing.
They gained 26 seats while the Conservatives lost 31 on what has been a great day for the Lib Dems.
The Independents gained five.
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Hundreds of Tory councillors ousted as Lib Dems make comeback in the East
The Conservatives have lost control of several councils in the East of England as the Liberal Democrats bounce back after years in decline.
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The battle of Bedford in the race to be the Anglia region's only elected mayor
There are five candidates after your vote in Bedford to be the only elected Borough mayor in the Anglia region.
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Local election campaigners attacked
There are fears for the safety of those out canvassing for votes in the East following two separate attacks on campaigners