Polls close for East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire local elections

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Registered voters were able to cast their ballots between 07:00-22:00 BST on Thursday

Polling stations have closed across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire for the local elections.

Registered voters were able to cast their ballots between 07:00 to 22:00 BST on Thursday.

Elections are taking place in Hull for 20 of the 57 seats, and in the East Riding of Yorkshire, where all 67 seats are being contested.

People in England were required to show photo ID before being allowed to vote at the 2023 local elections.

Votes were also cast in North East Lincolnshire with 15 of the 42 seats up for ballot, and in North Lincolnshire, all 43 council seats are up for grabs.

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