Local election preview for East Midlands
It's less than a week until the country goes to the polls to vote in local elections. In the East Midlands, every single county council seat is up for grabs.
The last time local elections were held in 2009, just four out of 10 voters cast their ballot.
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Latest East Midlands weather forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Perhaps brighter spells to end the day.
Latest West Midlands weather forecast
Cloud building with rain pushing in from the east, heavy at times.