Last day to register to vote in the Local Authority Elections

Elections are scheduled for 24 April

Today (25 March) is the last day for residents to register to vote in the Local Authority Elections.

People who need a postal vote should apply through their commissioners or council for information which must be sent back before the deadline - 5pm on 23 April.

Postal votes can also be handed in on polling day between 8am and 8pm.

The deadline to apply for a proxy vote will be published tomorrow.

If an election is going to be held in your area, a polling card will be issued which will tell the polling station location and additional information.

People wanting to stand have until 1pm tomorrow (26 March) to submit their nomination papers.

More information about voting can be found on the government website HERE.