VOTERS have started heading to the polls to decide who they want to see represent them on town, parish and district councils.

Polling stations opened at 7am this morning and will close at 10pm before votes are counted.

Forty seven seats are up for grabs on Teignbridge Council with a whole host of town council roles being contested.

All of the ballot papers will be stored over night and counted from 10am tomorrow at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Results are expected to be declared by mid-afternoon.

See our website for live updates from the count.