LOCAL ELECTIONS, MAY 2023

Written by Christine Marshall on Tuesday, 17th January 2023. Posted in Latest News

The Elections Act 2022 was passed by the UK Parliament in April 2022.  The Act will require voters in Great Britain to show photo ID before being issued a ballot paper in polling stations at UK Parliamentary elections, local council elections and referendums in England and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales.

You can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate:

• Online via the Government’s GOV.UK Portal – https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

• Completing a paper application with a colour photo enclosed by post sent to your Local Electoral Services Department- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-voter-authority-certificate-by-post-if-youre-living-in-the-uk.

You can also download the form in large print. Alternatively, you can contact Braintree District Council’s Electoral Services Department (01376 552525) to request a form in braille or easy read by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/contact-electoral-registration-office.

The deadline to apply for a VAC is Tuesday 25^th April 2023.

More information can also be found on: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate