Cumbria at the polls

Live coverage of the Copeland council directly-elected mayor referendum count and Carlisle City Council election results

3rd & 7 37yd

As the previous message suggests, counting of the @CarlisleCC votes will begin in half an hour. In total, 17 seats will be decided tonight.

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 8:28:01 PM
It could be a late night but I'll be announcing the results as they happen. To get involved use #cvote2014 or newsandstar.co.uk

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 8:32:00 PM
If you're yet to vote, you've got just under 20 minutes left to dash to the polling station.

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 8:42:51 PM
The direct link to the election coverage is here newsandstar.co.uk/news/live-carl… I'm off to the count now and I'll update as and when results come.

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 8:48:30 PM
Meanwhile, here in Copeland the polls close in 12 minutes or so. As well as the European elections people have been voting in the referendum on an elected mayor. We'll have updates from the count here later!

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 8:51:42 PM
There are also European elections taking place today, but the results will not be announced tonight.

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 8:53:04 PM
Well the ballot boxes in Copeland are now sealed and are beginning their journey to the count in Egremont Market Hall

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 9:03:43 PM
Once they're there, the first job of the night is for the tellers to verify the ballot papers for the European Parliament elections. In line with the rest of Europe, those votes will then be counted and the result announced on Sunday

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 9:07:48 PM
83 candidates from 11 parties have been contesting the eight North West seats in the European Parliament.

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 9:08:40 PM
Once the MEP votes have been verified, the counting teams turn their attention to the referendum ballot forms. They have to be verified first, and then they'll be counted. We should get the result in the wee small hours

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 9:11:13 PM
The Whitehaven News has arrived at the elected mayor count in Egremont. Follow the latest through to result time #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 9:20:25 PM
How have you voted today? Get involved in the discussion #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 9:21:43 PM
Things are starting to happen. Boxes being brought in from across the city. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRQ-cLIQAEgAix.jpg

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 9:23:09 PM
#cvote2014

by rudeboy1312 via twitter 5/22/2014 9:24:10 PM
Live updates through the night via @WhitehavenNews whitehavennews.co.uk/news/live-cope… #cvote2014

by Mayor for Copeland via twitter 5/22/2014 9:28:19 PM
We're being welcomed to the count by @jasongooding , who is explaining exactly what's going to happen.

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 9:37:27 PM
Polls closed about 40 minutes ago and the room is filling up.

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 9:39:47 PM
Thanks and admiration to those involved in the count and those reporting on it. Long night ahead, good work lads and lasses! #cvote2014

by Mayor for Copeland via twitter 5/22/2014 9:42:20 PM
Count under way #cvote2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRVsB9IYAAQtwH.jpg

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 9:43:43 PM
Verification well underway at the Copeland mayoral referendum and Euro election. #cvote2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRXswlIUAAV00P.jpg

by Copeland Council via twitter 5/22/2014 9:52:30 PM
Here's what it looks like from above. More boxes appearing by the second #cvote2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRYWtEIAAAsYCQ.jpg

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 9:55:24 PM
Elected mayor: how have you voted?: THE polls closed at 10pm after Copeland residents voted today (Thursday) ... bit.ly/1nwlKO1

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 9:56:36 PM
If Copeland votes for an elected mayor an election will take place in October #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 10:06:31 PM
“@ali_norwood : The count for Copelands mayor starts http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRZr71IMAAzWOV.jpg” #cvote2014

by Mayor for Copeland via twitter 5/22/2014 10:06:44 PM
This is the European counting table, apparently. It's a bit quieter than the others. #cvote2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRbUjwIUAEPW07.jpg

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 10:08:20 PM
wondering what time elec mayor result might come in? I've got work tomorrow #cvote2014

by MisterBus via twitter 5/22/2014 10:09:33 PM
They're still verifying, @MisterBus - but don't worry I can give you an alarm call. All part of the service! #cvote2014

by WNEditor via twitter 5/22/2014 10:14:03 PM
Carlisle MP John Stevenson has arrived in the hall, along with Labour parliamentary candidate Lee Sherriff #cvote2014

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 10:17:07 PM
Ballot papers for mayor and euro vote being verified. Mayor count will follow. Euros being counted in Sunday #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 10:21:38 PM
"I believe in equality for everyone - except reporters and photographers" - Gandhi #cvote2014

by MisterBus via twitter 5/22/2014 10:27:58 PM
By my count there are about 90 people totting up the votes. It looks like hard work. #cvote2014

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 10:35:36 PM
Any Copeland ballot boxes sent to Whitehaven Civic Hall by absent minded officials? #cvote2014

by MisterBus via twitter 5/22/2014 10:35:44 PM
Long wait for official result but early indications suggest landslide in favour of elected mayor for Copeland #cvote2014

by WNEditor via twitter 5/22/2014 10:38:54 PM
I'd imagine many people are asleep by now, but feel free to get involved with #cvote2014 or at newsandstar.co.uk/news/live-carl…

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 10:39:54 PM
The last of the ballot boxes have arrived from the Millom area #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 10:41:33 PM
Fingers crossed for a 'Yes' to an elected mayor! #cvote2014

by DaveBalletBear2 via twitter 5/22/2014 10:45:05 PM
#cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 10:46:49 PM
A lot of those observing the votes being verified are predicting that Copeland will have an elected mayor #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 10:47:44 PM
Observers say piles of Euro ballots at Copeland count suggest strong showing for UKIP #cvote2014

by WNEditor via twitter 5/22/2014 10:55:34 PM
Closing in on midnight and it's time for coffee #cvote2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoRm0_kIMAAvuB0.jpg

by James E. Johnson via twitter 5/22/2014 10:58:36 PM
If a landslide in favour, will those who attacked idea of elec mayor as 'abuse of public money' still put up candidates? #cvote2014

by MisterBus via twitter 5/22/2014 11:01:23 PM
Copeland's election/mayoral referendum turnout currently looks to be around 25 per cent, though this is not a final figure #cvote2014

by Copeland Council via twitter 5/22/2014 11:19:37 PM
Observers say votes from Millom polling stations (which were the last to arrive at the count) suggest closer result on elected mayor referendum, but still looks like a majority in favour there

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 11:21:33 PM
Millom was the scene of a controversial public meeting - could that have affected the result?

by Stephen Haraldsen 5/22/2014 11:23:21 PM
Votes still being verified. Shouldn't be too long before count starts #cvote2014

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/22/2014 11:24:51 PM