In Cheltenham so far, the Liberal Democrats have held onto four wards for the borough council, with Tony Oliver, Guy Maughfling, Paul McCloskey and Mike Collins elected.

In Stroud, the Lib Dems have won a gain from the Conservatives with Richard Wilsher elected, while the Greens have held Coaley and Uley and Labour snatch a gain from the Conservatives with Ashley Smith elected.

In the Forest of Dean, independent Jamie Elsmore has won the Berry Hill by-election.

For Gloucester City Council, the Lib Dems have won the Podsmead seat, while the Conservatives have won the Coney Hill ward.

Pete Simson
Political reporter, BBC Radio Bristol

We'll be finding out later who will be the West of England and Bristol mayors. And with a Lord Mayor role too, why does the area need so many? Here's Pete to explain.

With so many elections taking place at once, it’s hard to know what matters the most.

Campaigns have focused on the hardy perennials of housing, transport, or the old classic ‘bobbies on the beat.’

But, the one thing that’s really struck me as I’ve chatted to residents in our region these past few weeks is just how little awareness and understanding there is of the roles people are being asked to vote on.

What’s more, many feel it will make not-a-jot of difference whoever wins. This is a problem.

When talking about the Bristol, West of England and Lord Mayoral roles, one phrase I hear all the time is, “why do we need three Mayors?”

Local Government is complicated and their responsibilities are poorly defined, yet it can make a huge impact on people’s lives.

Whoever emerges victorious, a good starting point might be to acknowledge this, and do something about it.

Carmelo Garcia rounds up what is up for grabs in the county. He is the Local Democracy Reporting Service journalist for Gloucestershire.

The BBC's Dan O'Brien is based in Trowbridge and will bring us the latest from there.

There are also reporters based in Salisbury and Chippenham. You can follow the latest on BBC Sounds.

We're expecting a lot of results today - including from Wiltshire Council.

The votes for the regional West of England mayor, the Bristol mayor and councils in Gloucester and Stroud.

We'll have the latest on this page.

"The leaflets have been leafleted, and the hustings have been hust..."

With the elections period coming to a close, so much has happened within a short space of time.

If you want to catch up with who's who and what on earth has happened, West reporters Pete Simson and Robin Markwell have got you covered in their six-part podcast series.

Election Eve: Pete and Robin discuss the type of stationery we should be taking to the polling booth.

Primark Political: Pete and Robin find out how the Primark queue will be voting.

Having A Mayor: Pete and Robin hear from all nine of the Bristol Mayor candidates.

WECA WECA: How can the new Mayor of the West of England make themselves known?

Tune In, Cop Out: Pete Simson and Robin Markwell learn more about the Police Commissioner job.

'Not Another One': Mayor and Police Commissioner 2021 election coverage with Pete Simson and Robin Markwell.

The Conservatives still have 28 seats, the same number the party had before the election.

Saturday is going to be a big one for Bristol and the surrounding area as votes for two mayors are counted.

The first is for the West of England mayor. Conservative Tim Bowles is not seeking re-election, so there will be a new person in that post.

Results are expected mid-afternoon.

Then, it's the Bristol mayor post, which is currently held by Labour's Marvin Rees. Can he secure a second term? Or will somebody new come in?

You'll have to be a night owl for that one. Results expected at midnight, or possibly the early hours of Sunday.

We'll be updating this page through Saturday with the latest.

Camelo Garcia, the Local Democracy Reporting Service journalist for Gloucestershire, reports the Conservatives have retained control in the county.

New Avon and Somerset PCC Mark Shelford has been talking after being elected to the post.

Here's what he's had to say.

Mr Shelford said there is a "great opportunity for good communications" between his office and the government, and that is he looking forward to working with Home Secretary Priti Patel.

His first job will be replacing outgoing chief constable Andy Marsh.

Mark Shelford, a Conservative, is elected as Avon and Somerset's PCC for the first time.

Conservative candidate Mark Shelford has been elected as Avon and Somerset's next police and crime commissioner.

He received 34.4% of first preference votes and was elected after second preference votes were counted, beating Labour's Kerry Barker.

Tap here for the full story.

Image source, Connor Payne

BBC Radio Bristol's politics reporter, Pete Simson, says there's a delay with the Avon and Somerset PCC result.

It turns out we are waiting for the final scores from Bristol.

A long day continues ....

England hopeful James Bracey top-scores with 75 to put Gloucestershire on top against Middlesex at Lord's.

Craig Overton hits 74 with the bat before taking 3-24 with the ball to maintain Somerset's dominance over Hampshire.

We'll soon know who the new Avon and Somerset police and crime commissioner will be.