WORCESTERSHIRE goes to the polls on Thursday to elect candidates to the county council.

And the Advertiser we will be bringing you the most comprehensive election news service available locally.

There are 52 electoral divisions in the county and 57 councillors will be elected.

Two councillors are returned for each of the divisions in the Redditch district area and the Stourport-on-Severn division; the remaining divisions will return one councillor.

A total of 57 councillors will be elected to serve on the county council.

The count will be held on Friday. Separate counts will be held in each of the six district areas.

For up-to-the-minute results and reaction online on Thursday and Friday, keep checking the Advertiser website.