The vote count for district, town and parish councils is underway in Epping Forest.

At Debden Park High School in Willingale Road, Loughton, results for Epping Forest District Council wards have already started to be announced by returning officer Glen Chipp.

In Chigwell Village Conservative John Knapman has kept his seat, Loughton Residents Association’s David Wixley has stayed in Loughton Fairmead, and in Chigwell Row Brian Paul Sandler for the Conservatives has remained.

Across the district, 22 of 58 wards are being contested and more results are coming through quickly.

Votes are also being counted today for town and parish council elections.