Local elections are taking place across many part of England on May the fourth, It’s the first big chance for voters to give their verdict on prime minister without a mandate - rishi sunak. And if opinion polls are correct his Conservative Party be facing a drumming with the loss of thousands of councillors.

In England, there will be elections for 230 councils, with voters choosing more than 8,000 councillors. 152 of these councils will have all seats up for grabs, which could lead to significant changes and exciting outcomes.

The upcoming elections may result in the Conservatives losing a third of their seats and control of half of their councils. Meanwhile, Labour could potentially become the largest party in local government, a position it hasn't held in over 20 years.

Apart from the Liberal Democrats and Greens, who could make an impact, it's also essential to note the number of re-elected Independent councillors. This could provide insight into the level of enthusiasm for the two main parties vying for power.