The Lib Dems do well in St Albans and Watford while Labour loses to Reform in Stevenage.
Polling stations will be open in Milton Keynes and six district council areas between 07:00 and 22:00.
Six Hertfordshire councils have elections in May, with changes of political control possible.
A council animal welfare inspector says the dogs were found with infections and fur loss.
The club is no longer set to close after its directors withdraw their offer to surrender the lease.
The government could step in and insist the council adds more houses to its planning blueprint.
The William Morris Labour Club could be demolished as part of the regeneration of South Oxhey.
A look ahead to elections, the East West rail link and special education by our political reporter.
Most of the 11 existing authorities want four new councils, but others go for two or three.
