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- - BCP Council local election count is taking place at the BIC.
- - The ballot boxes are in place and the verification of votes has started.
- - Results are expected to be announced throughout the afternoon and early evening.
- - All 76 councillor seats across 33 wards will be decided.
- - The last full elections in 2019 saw no party gain an overall majority.
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