Deborah McGurran
BBC East political editor

At the Colchester count in Charter Hall, the Lib Dems - who run Colchester Borough Council in a coalition with Labour - appear to be under pressure.

Results here are expected at about 04:30 BST.

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Colchester Borough Council, external is responsible for services like bin collections, parks, public housing and local planning applications.

Party in power: No overall control

Seats up for election: 19

Seats on council: 51

The Conservatives last won a majority in 1984.

Other public services are controlled by Essex County Council , externalwhich covers a wider area.

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Results from local elections being held in Essex

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