Polling stations close for Essex County Council election
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Polling stations have closed across Essex for the local election.
Seventy five seats are being contested at Essex County Council.
Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and closed at 22:00. Counting is due to take place on Thursday night.
County councils run social services including care of the elderly and child services, education, libraries and look after about 70% of the country's roads.