The battle has begun for the control of several of the region's councils today with the release of the lists of candidates.The votes take place on May 4 with a third of Colchester, Ipswich and Waveney councils up for grabs.

The battle has begun for the control of several of the region's councils today with the release of the lists of candidates.

The votes take place on May 4 with a third of Colchester, Ipswich and Waveney councils up for grabs.