There will be elections to the town council and the district council on 4 May 2023 and the government has introduced new requirements for all voters.
Photo ID is now compulsory
Most importantly, at this election, you will need to bring photo ID with you to be able to vote at a polling station. A wide range of photo ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences, a disabled parking blue badge and proof of age PASS ID cards. If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID, you can APPLY NOW for a free voter ID document known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
The deadline to apply for ID this election is 5pm on Tuesday 25 April. Visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call 0800 328 0280
Other useful information
Local elections are managed by the district council and the Vale of White Horse District Council has produced a useful guide to the elections which you can view here. Information can also be viewed on the Vale of White Horse District Council website.
