VOTES have started to be counted in today’s Teignbridge Council elections at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Residents went to the polls yesterday to decide who they want to see represent them on the district authority for the next four years.

Nearly 39 per cent of residents voted in the district elections with 38.8 per cent turned up to vote in the town and parish fight.

Staff will count the town and parish council votes this afternoon.