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Register now for 1 May local elections

  • Published: Saturday, 29 March 2008

Local elections will be taking place across Wales and parts of England, as well as the Greater London Authority election, on 1 May. You must be registered before you can vote in these elections. The deadline to register to vote is 16 April.

If you are unsure whether you are on the register or you would like to check your details, you should contact your local electoral registration office.

For more information about registering to vote, or to find your local electoral registration office, visit the About My Vote website.

Election timetable

16 April 2008 - Deadline for registering to vote

16 April 2008 - Deadline for applying for a new postal vote for this election, and for changing or cancelling an existing postal vote or proxy vote

23 April 2008 - Deadline for applying for a new proxy vote for this election

5pm, 1 May 2008 - Deadline for applying for a new proxy vote on the grounds of a medical emergency

1 May 2008 - Polling day - polling stations are open from 7.00 am until 10.00 pm

Elections in London

Elections for the Mayor and Greater London Assembly are happening in London on 1 May 2008. The London elections website below has detailed information about the candidates and the procedures.

Local elections in England and Wales

Elections will be taking place in many local authorities across England and all authorities in Wales. To find out what elections are taking place in your area on 1 May, visit the About My Vote website.

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