12/04/2024

Are you prepared? England and Wales elections on 2nd May

Elections will be taking place across England and Wales on the 2nd May for:

      • Local government elections in England

      • Local authority mayoral elections

      • Combined authority mayoral elections

      • Police and Crime Commissioner elections

      • Greater London Authority elections


    Make sure you’re registered

    If you’ve moved house or aren’t currently on the electrol register then don’t forget you need to register by 11:59pm on Tuesday April 16th 2024. If you are unsure then register as you won’t be penalised for registering twice (you will still only get one vote).

    Register for a posal or proxy vote

    If you are unable to make to a poling station you can decide to register by post or by proxy (having someone vote on your behalf)

    When voting by post, read all the instructions fully and make sure you sign and date in the right places. If you have a postal vote but don’t post it in time, you can drop it off at your polling station on the day.

    Find out what elections are taking place in your area

    Visit whocanivotefor.co.uk and entering your postcode to see the elections taking place and information on the candidates. 

    Photo ID

    If is now required to bring photo ID in order to vote. Click here to see the full list of accepted ID. If you don’t have a photo ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

    Polling day 

    Polling stations will open from 7am, and you can find out where your polling station is here