Results are being declared across Wales after voters went to the polls for the local elections.

Few could have predicted the results we've seen overnight.

Labour have suffered major blows in Bridgend, Merthyr, the Vale of Glamorgan, Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham.

But it has done better than expected in Wales' biggest cities, growing its majority in Swansea, performing strongly in parts of Cardiff and holding Newport comfortably.

The Tories have taken control of Monmouthshire and Plaid gained seats in several parts of Wales.

We've got reporters at several counts and will bring you updates throughout the day.

Most councils in Wales, 13 out of the 22, have been counting the votes overnight.

However several will start this morning. They include RCT, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Anglesey, Powys, Gwynedd and Conwy.

We'll are also testing out live updating results for several key councils.













Reporting team also includes Bronwen Weatherby, Alex Brock and Phil Marsh.