THE voting turnout for North Herts District Council (NHDC) local elections has been announced.

A total of 46.37 per cent of people turned out to vote in the local elections.

Arbury ward saw the highest turn out in the district, with 63.81 per cent of electorates voting.

The lowest was in Chesfield - where Conservatives gained the only seat - with just 38.72 per cent turning out.