Last chance to register to vote in time for May elections

The deadline for registering to vote in time for the three elections taking place in Could is midnight tomorrow (Tuesday 16 April).

Anybody who will not be already registered to vote, or who has moved home or modified their identify since they final voted, can register on-line. It solely takes 5 minutes and you will have your Nationwide Insurance coverage Quantity.

As a way to vote, you have to be registered, be not less than 18 on the day of the elections, and have British, EU, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizenship.

The deadline for making use of for a postal vote for the Could elections is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April and for a proxy vote, the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

Voters are additionally reminded that they have to present photographic ID in the event that they’re voting at a polling station. Free ID is offered for many who have no legitimate photographic ID, and the deadline for making use of for that’s 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

Discover out extra in regards to the 2024 elections in Sandwell.

View the candidates standing in every ward