2023 Election update

Published: 09 January 2023

Please be aware that there is a new legal requirement for voters at the polling station from 04 May 2023.

Voters will have to present a valid form of photographic ID to be issued a Ballot Paper.  This requirement is for all elections, including any by-elections that take place after this date.

It will be the law - If a person can not provide ID they will not be able to vote.

If you voter do not have valid ID, they you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) at the gov.uk website, in person at the Civic offices or by post. The service to apply for a VAC will not be live until Monday, 16th January 2023 however.