Election notices
Get the latest election notices for the local election on Thursday, 4 May 2023.
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Remember you need photo ID to vote
You'll need to show an approved form of photo ID before voting in a polling station. This is to improve the security of the voting process and reduce the risk of voter fraud.
Learn about changes to voting in elections
Register to vote
It only takes 5 minutes to register to vote, less time than it takes to run a bath. You need to register before you can vote in an election.
More on registering to vote
Your next election
The next election is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 4 May 2023. Find out about photo ID, changes to voting and more.
More on your next election
Register to vote in advance as a younger person
In the UK you can go on the electoral roll as an ‘attainer’ at the age of 16. By registering in advance, you'll already be on the electoral roll when you turn 18 and will be eligible to vote.
More on registering to vote
Council business, publicity and events during purdah
The pre-election period is commonly known as purdah. During purdah, there are restrictions on council business, publicity, events and communications.
More on the pre-election period
Local Members of Parliament (MPs)
Details of the Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the borough of Rochdale.
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Local elections
Things you need to remember for Thursday, 4 May 2023.
- Have I registered to vote?
- Do I have photo ID?
- Have I got photo ID to take to the polling station?
- If not, have I applied for a free voter ID?
- Have I voted?
Deadlines
Don't lose your vote. You need to be registered to vote before you apply for a photo ID.
- The deadline to register to vote is 11.59pm on Monday, 17 April 2023.
- The deadline to apply for photo ID is 5pm on Tuesday, 25 April 2023.
More information
Visit the Electoral Commission website or call 0800 328 0280 for more information on:
Get help with voting at the next election
- Contact the Elections Team - get in touch if you need help with accessible voting ID, access at polling stations or anything else to do with the next election.
- Get help with applying for a Voter Identification Certificate (Voter ID) - we can help you take your photograph, complete the online form and submit your application for voter ID.
- Access computers in your local library - if you need access to a computer, or help with using the online content, you can get support at your local library.
- Accessible content - resources from the Electoral Commission to support you with the new voter ID requirement, including easy read, British Sign Language (BSL), large print, Braille, audio formats and some other languages.
- BSL videos available from the Electoral Commission
- Easy read guidance - Mencap and the Electoral Commission have produced a series of easy read guides, which can be downloaded.
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