THE polling stations are open today as the town goes to the polls in the local and European elections.

Warrington Borough Council will be counting the votes tomorrow to decide who will become a councillor in 19 wards up for grabs.

To see a list of the full candidates in each ward visit here.

The European vote count will take place on Sunday evening in line with the rest of Europe as the north west chooses its MEPs for the next five years.

Visit warringtonguardian.co.uk tomorrow for our live blog from the count for all the results as they come in.

And you will also be able to find out more on the European vote here too.