Local elections 2026: Dogs steal the present at polling stations in superb photos

We’ve got wacky polling stations like the caravan and portakabin, plenty of dogs and political leaders casting their vote in our gallery covering the whole of the UK

Voting is underway in the largest set of elections in the UK since 2024.

The polls opened at 7am across England, Scotland and Wales and here we have rounded up the best images from up and down the country.

We’ve got wacky polling stations like the caravan in Duxford and the portakabin in Neve, political leaders casting their vote and of course plenty of dogs.

A total of 5,013 councillors will be elected with elections being held for 134 of the country’s 317 councils.

These include 32 London boroughs, six county councils and six unitary authorities, including the newly-created East Surrey and West Surrey.

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