Hours left for people to register to vote for this year's local elections

Local elections will be taking place on Thursday, May 4, in England and Northern Ireland for more than 8,000 council seats across 230 local authorities.

The elections on May 4 will be the first to take place under new rules that mean some elections and referendums in England will require voters to present photo ID before they receive their ballot. The Government’s new policy means people must not only be registered to vote but also take a form of ID such as a passport or driving licence when they head to their local polling station.In order to be able to vote in the elections in England, you need to register to vote. The deadline for registering is 11.59pm tonight.

A citizen of another country living in Scotland or Wales who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permissionCouncils across England are taking part in this year's local elections. Telford & Wrekin Council is one authority holding an election this year, though neighbouring Shropshire Council is not.

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