Local elections are coming up with over 8,000 council seats up for grabs in 230 local governments across England. Thursday, May 4and 462 council seats in 11 Northern Ireland councils. May 18.
There are also mayoral elections in Bedford, Leicester, Mansfield and Middlesbrough, which could be the biggest indicator of political sentiment ahead of the next general election.
The Conservatives are expected to have poor results as Conservative ministers suggest they could lose 1,000 seats across England.
What do the parties stand for?
Candidates will primarily represent the main political parties running in national elections: the Conservatives, Labor, Liberal Democrats, Greens and Reform and Independents.
Elections this week will determine who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of local services such as schools, libraries, parks, garbage collection and road maintenance, and some public transportation systems.
While candidates largely reflect the values of the party they represent, their positions on specific issues may vary by location.
The Democracy Club, a data provider for the Electoral Commission, has an online check – who can I vote for? – lists candidates who are in your area.
Simply enter your zip code and you will be provided with a complete electoral roll with brief instructions for each candidate.
Do I need a voter ID?
Yes. From May 4 Voters in England must provide a photo ID vote at the polling stations in municipal elections, police and criminal investigation elections, parliamentary by-elections and exclusion proposals.
This also applies to the UK general election, which will be held this October.
If you do not have an accepted photo ID, You can request a free voter ID, called a certificate.
You can use any of the following accepted forms of photo ID When voting at a polling station:
travel abroad
- A passport issued by the United Kingdom, one of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country.
driving and parking
- Driving license issued by the UK, one of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or an EEA country (including provisional driving license)
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local travel
- The senior bus pass is funded by the UK government
- The Disabled Bus Pass is funded by the UK Government.
- Oyster 60+ card funded by the UK government
- freedom pass
- National Rights Map of Scotland
- 60+ Welsh Concession Travel Card
- Travel map for people with disabilities in Wales
- Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
- A registered SmartPass for the Blind or a SmartPass for the Blind issued in Northern Ireland.
- SmartPass for disabled war veterans issued in Northern Ireland
- 60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
- Half Price SmartPass Launched in Northern Ireland
proof of age
- Identity card with a hologram confirming age (PASS card)
Other government documents
- Biometric immigration document
- Department of Defense Form 90 (Protection ID)
- Identity card issued by an EEA country
- voter card issued in Northern Ireland
- Certificate of Voting Rights
- anonymous voter document
You just need to show a photo ID. This must be the original version, not a photocopy.
There are already rules requiring voters to show identification. Northern Ireland. This falls under the Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002.
In Northern Ireland, voters can receive a voting card issued by the Electoral Commission. To receive a card, you must be on the voter list. You can apply in person or by mail and your application will usually be processed within six weeks. Here you will find more information.
If you don’t have a voting card, don’t worry, you can still vote. The following documents are also accepted as proof of identity at polling places in Northern Ireland:
- British, Irish or EEA driving license (photo detail, tentatively accepted)
- British, Irish or European passport
- Translink Senior SmartPass
- Translink 60+ SmartPass
- Translink War disabled SmartPass
- Translink SmartPass for the blind
Source: I News
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