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Birmingham City Council is to stream live coverage of this week's local elections on the internet for the first time ever.

Audiences around the globe will be able to watch as the results come in at what is Europe's largest local authority.

Hosted by broadcaster Adrian Goldberg, the coverage will include results, interviews with key political figures and analysis of how the evening is progressing.

Birmingham City Council's chief executive and returning officer, Stephen Hughes, said: "In an increasingly digital age it is ever more important we seek out new and innovative methods through which to keep the citizens of Birmingham and beyond up-to-date with all our latest news and developments.

"Election night is one of the most important events in our entire year, the night when the citizens of Birmingham really have the power to have their say on how the council is performing and directly influence its future."