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Counting is under way in Swindon and the results are all back in Cheltenham
A last-minute twist in Cheltenham saw Reform earn its first seat on the council - although the Lib Dems maintained overall control
In Swindon, every seat on the council was up for grabs - and 29 is the magic number for control
So far, Labour and the Conservatives are in front in Swindon but Reform are making gains
Our political editor Paul Barltrop says many believe Labour will lose its majority in Swindon
While we will focus on Swindon and Cheltenham, you can also keep across what is happening across the UK here and find results in your area here
Sammy Jenkins
BBC News, Live page reporter
Swindon Borough Council has two more Reform UK councillors.
Lawrence Rudyard Davies and Derek James O'Hanlon have been elected in Rodbourne Cheney.
The number of Reform councillors in the borough is now up to six.
Labour councillors won with a hefty majority in Swindon last time and there are some who hope they can take control again.
What do you think?
How are you feeling about the results so far?
Tell us your thoughts via the contact form on this page.
Quote MessageI hope Labour win in Swindon. If they go for Reform they will regret it, like coming out of Europe - that was a big mistake.
Pauline in Cirencester
Vinay Manro is one of the Conservatives in Swindon to get a seat - he will be representing Priory Vale.
He says the party has seen national politics impact local elections so has been discussing local issues.
The results in Swindon are coming in. You have been getting in touch with us about your thoughts via the contact form on this page.
How are we feeling so far?
Quote MessageI sincerely hope that the success of Reform is a protest vote against the two party system. If people really support Reform the UK is stuffed.
John Milner in Swindon
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
The Tories have won in Highworth, with Vijay Kumar Manro and Steve Weisinger re-elected.
Marie Lennon
Political reporter, Swindon
Calum Murphy
Calum Murphy is 18 years old, making him the youngest candidate standing. His main motivation for getting into politics? He's a young carer for his mum.
"I hope I can make a change for people like my mum," he tells us.
He says he wants to get more young people into politics. "If I can do it, you can do it," he adds.
When he told his mum he was "running", she assumed he meant a marathon, but is incredibly proud he's so engaged with politics.
Calum is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Chisledon and Ridgeway.
Sammy Jenkins
BBC News, Live page reporter
Labour win in Kingshill.
Chris Watts, who was the council's cabinet member for transport, has been re-elected along with Janine Howarth, who was the cabinet member for housing.
Bea Swallow
Live page reporter
This election is expected to be the last for Cheltenham Borough Council, with elected councillors serving only two years instead of the usual four.
It forms part of a government‑led plan to end the current two‑tier system of local government in Gloucestershire.
The current seven district and county councils will be replaced by new unitary authorities by 2028, which will deliver all local services in one place.
Reaction is coming in as the results for Swindon are declared.
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Quote MessageNot surprised that Conservatives won Shaw and Westlea in Swindon, they were the only party that were out on the streets, with canvassers and leaflet drops. Well done to them.
Chris in Swindon
The results for Swindon Borough Council are coming in fast, so let's have a little recap.
Remember, 29 is the magic number.
The results so far:
The Conservative tally comes as Cherie Adams and Daniel Adams are elected in St Andrews West and Tadpole.
Sammy Jenkins
BBC News, Live page reporter
Wroughton has elected Liberal Democrat Martin John Barrett, making him the first of the party's candidates to be elected in the borough this election.
Will there be more? We will just have to wait and see.
The other two seats have been taken by the Conservatives, with Gayle Elaine Cooke and Matty Courtliff also elected.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
Our reporters on the ground say it was a very close result for the Badbury Park, Eldene and Liden ward, with Labour's Rebecca Banwell-Moore and Mike Davies elected, along with Simon Lee Howard for Reform UK.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
The current council leader Jim Robbins has kept his seat in Old Town and Lawn.
Our Local Democracy Reporter Peter Davison spoke to him earlier, where he described the wait as "nerve wracking".
The turnout for the ward was over 50%.
The wait is still on to see if Labour will keep control of the council.
He has been elected alongside fellow Labour members Nadine Watts and Neil Lawrence Hopkins.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
We've heard from voters in Swindon on their reaction to the biggest local election the borough has ever seen.
We are also across the election in Cheltenham, where Reform have just taken control of the Hester's Way ward.
Keep them coming!
Quote MessageI'm relieved to see most of my fellow Cheltonians haven't been swayed by the reactionary populism of Reform like those in so many other towns and the Lib Dems have done well. It's also good to see the Greens have at least some modest representation here; we need more champions for the environment.
Joe in Cheltenham
Quote MessageLiberals are destroying Cheltenham, you just need to see the empty shops, rough sleepers and potholes everywhere. Nothing will change except council tax will go up. They are a disgrace.
Rick Barnes in Montpellier
Sophie Parker
BBC News, Wiltshire
Labour councillor Kevin Small has been re-elected in Swindon.
He is in Rodbourne, Ferndale and Western and says he's "relieved" and "really pleased for us in our ward - we have a long track record of serving the community".
Kevin has spent decades as a councillor and says people on the doorstep told him the party had done well in Swindon - although he says the national trend has not done them any favours.
"I'm confident we will be able to be the largest party - I don't think we'll take control, but will be the largest party."
If that does happen, he says it's too early to say who else they'd be willing to work with.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
The ward had been held by Labour's Rajhia Ali and Ian Edwards and Rob Heath - two former Labour councillors who defected to the Green Party.
But it has now gone all blue.
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
Labour have the Queen's Park ward in Swindon.
Paul Dixon, Marina Strinkovsky and Imtiyaz Shaikh have been elected.
Bea Swallow
Live page reporter
In a last minute twist in Cheltenham, Reform have taken control of Hester's Way ward from the Lib Dems by a very narrow margin.
With a 27% turnout in this ward, it was likely just a handful of votes separating the candidates. The result required a recount due to the close finish.
It means Reform secure a seat on Cheltenham Borough Council with one councillor elected.
The final tally?
Sammy Jenkins
Live page reporter
Swindon has elected its first ever Reform councillors.
Matthew Goulding has been elected in Lydiard, Freshbrook and Toothill, along with fellow party members Cathy Williamson and Colin Peter Lovell.
Bea Swallow
Live page reporter
The Greens have managed to hold onto another seat in Cheltenham as the ballot count for St Paul's ward falls in their favour.
If it's drama you're after, Cheltenham hasn't delivered today. In fact, none of the 19 wards so far have changed at all.
We are now awaiting one more outcome for Hesters Way ward - which is currently undergoing a recount.
The council has recorded an overall voter turnout of 44.41%.
