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Polls open for Exeter City Council Elections

Polls have opened this morning for City Council elections in Exeter. 14 out of the 40 seats are being contested across the City.

Labour is currently the largest party on a hung Council.

You have until 10 o'clock tonight to register your vote.

Labour currently has the largest presence on the City council - holding 19 seats, gaining four last year, but have had no overall control since 2003.

The Conservatives have 11 seats, and the Liberal Democrats 9, so Labour require only two more seats to take control - something they'll hope will be possible this year with opinion polls showing a clear lead for the party nationally.

St. Loyes Councillor for the Liberal Party, Joan Morrish, has announced her retirement, with no candidate to replace her.

Among other parties, UKIP are contesting eight seats, and the Greens all 14. One 'Your Decision' candidate is also standing.

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