People urged to vote

There are 117 candidates for the district council elections vying for the 41 seats on the council as well as 229 more hoping to be elected to their town or parish.

Alan Batty, Lewes District Council deputy returning officer, said: 'We've made great efforts to make sure as many people as possible are registered to vote. It would be wonderful if all those people just take a moment to go and vote.'

There are 80 polling stations across the district, open from 7am to 10pm. The counts will take place on Friday starting at 9am at two count centres and the results co-ordinated at Lewes Leisure Centre, Mountfield Rd, Lewes.

For election results logon to wwwsussexexpress.co.uk on Friday