Central Bedfordshire Council are making preparations for the local and parish elections which take place on 4 May 2023, they are encouraging all residents to be ‘Vote ready’. CBC are encouraging all eligible residents to make sure they are registered to vote.
Residents are also reminded that, following a change in Government legislation, voter ID will be mandatory at polling stations. Acceptable forms of ID include a government-issued Photo ID, such as a driving licence, passport, as well as travel passes and proof of age ID cards. A comprehensive list of acceptable forms of identification can be found here.
For anyone that doesn’t have any of these forms of ID, they can apply for a postal vote or the new Voter Authority Certificate.
CBC will soon be delivering a household notification letter, this will offer advice to residents who is currently registered to vote at the address and will also contain a leaflet on voter ID.