Yesterday’s votes are being counted today at the Velodrome in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The winner of the mayoral election will be announced first, with the result expected at around 1pm.
Prospective ward councillors will find out whether they have been successful later that day, with the results due around 6pm.
Follow our Twitter account @newhamrecorder as we bring you live updates from the counting centre throughout the day.
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