Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey enjoys canoeing as he campaigns in Shrewsbury.Voters in 23 local authorities in England go the polls on May 1 to choose their new councillors.It is the first big test at the ballot box for political parties since Labour won the general election in July 2024.A total of 1,641 council seats across the 23 authorities are up for grabs.

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey enjoys canoeing as he campaigns in Shrewsbury.Voters in 23 local authorities in England go the polls on May 1 to choose their new councillors.It is the first big test at the ballot box for political parties since Labour won the general election in July 2024.A total of 1,641 council seats across the 23 authorities are up for grabs.