Local elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May – and for the first time at these elections, voters will be required to show photo identification at a polling station.
A number of forms of ID will be acceptable such as passport, driver’s licence and an Older/Disabled Persons concessionary travel pass or Freedom pass. Registered electors who do not have valid ID can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – this can be done on the gov.uk website or by requesting a paper form from the council. They can also assist anyone at the council offices in Saffron Walden with completing a form and taking their photo.
The Electoral Commission has produced a useful guide to support voters which includes more details on the types of acceptable ID on page 15 and the requirements for an eligible photo on page 17. You can find more information by clicking on the following link:
www.uttlesford.gov.uk/local-elections-2023 has all the latest information about the local elections.
