Elections

Balderstone and Kirkholt Ward by-election - Thursday, 1 May 2025

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By-election to elect a new councillor for the Balderstone and Kirkholt ward

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Full details of by-election on 1 May 2025
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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.

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Emergency proxy votes

If you have a medical emergency, are away for work, or your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged, you can apply for an emergency proxy vote up to 5pm on polling day.

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The deadline to register to vote in a particular election is 12 working days before the date of that election.

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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.

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Local Members of Parliament (MPs)

Details of the Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the borough of Rochdale.

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Council business, publicity and events during the pre-election period

During the pre-election period, there are restrictions on council business, publicity, events and communications.

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Get help with photo ID or anything to do with voting at the next election

Contact us if you need help with photo ID, voting, access at polling stations or anything to do with the next election.

We have also linked to information from the Electoral Commission in easy read, Braille, British Sign Language (BSL) and plain text. In addition, we have information for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, older people, people experiencing homelessness, anonymous voters, and trans and non-binary people. 

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Deadlines

Don't lose your vote. You need to be registered to vote before you apply for a photo ID.

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