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- > Live updates as counts begin in council elections across south Essex
- > We have reporters at counts in Southend and Rochford tonight
- > Results from Southend Borough Council, Rochford District Council and some Essex County Council seats are expected
- > Last year's elections were put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic
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