Make sure you're registered to vote in time for the local elections this May

Posted on 10 February 2023

On Thursday, May 4 residents in South Holland will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level.

Local Government elections select councillors, who are responsible for making decisions on running services in your local area. These include planning, waste management, environmental health, housing and leisure and culture.

In order to vote in this important election, residents must be on the electoral register. The deadline to register to vote in local elections is fast approaching. We are urging residents who have not registered at their current address to make sure they are registered in time.

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday, April 17. Anyone can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote and it takes just five minutes.

Christine Marshall, Electoral Registration Officer for South Holland District Council, said: "Time is running out to register to vote in the May local elections. If you have moved home recently or your details have changed, now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote.

"The only way you can have a say on who represents you and your community is by taking part in the local elections on May 4.

"If you are not registered by Monday, April 17, you won't be able to vote."

If you were registered to vote in the last election and your details have not changed, you will still be registered to vote.

If in doubt, check your details by giving us a call on 01775 761161 or if you have any other questions.

Voter ID reminder: For the first time, residents in England this year will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year's local elections. If you haven't got photo ID you are encouraged to apply for free ID online now at  www.voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk/ to ensure your right to vote