Every four years, local elections are held to form a new constituency. This May will see the next local election, and if you’re planning on going out to cast your vote, it’s worth noting that the government is altering its policy. The UK government has now made it mandatory for eligible voters to present a photo ID whilst voting at a polling station in some elections.
So, if you’re wondering what form of identification you’re allowed to use, the following are accepted:
• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional license)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards
If you don’t have any of the above, or if you’ve aged a bit since your last photo, panic not! You can either apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate or you can fill out a paper application form and return it to the electoral services team at your local council.
Local elections take place on Thursday the 4th of May 2023. For more information, please visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, or call 0800 328 0280.
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