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Video comment: This is why local elections really matter

Local elections are the lifeblood of British democracy, and even though turnout's sometimes low, their importance cannot be overstated.

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At the Star, we cover local politics more comprehensively than anyone else in the region and we spoke to dozens of candidates on Thursday and Friday.

With that in mind, we produced the below short election film, in an attempt to capture why local elections really matter. Enjoy!

Cannock Chase District Council - see full results and report

Dudley Council - see full results and reaction

Lichfield District Council - see full results and report

Sandwell Council - see full results and reaction

South Staffordshire - see full results

Stafford - see full results

Walsall - see full results and reaction

Wolverhampton - see full results and reaction

Wyre Forest - see full results

Telford and Wrekin - see full results