Last chance to register to have your say
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WITH less than one week left before the voter registration deadline, Tameside residents are urged to register to vote and have their say on who makes important decisions affecting them.
In order to vote on Thursday, May 2 in local and mayoral elections, residents must register before midnight on Tuesday, April 16. It takes just five minutes to apply online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote (external website, opens in new window).
Nominations for candidates closed on Friday, April 5. You can view the statement of the persons nominated in the local elections here and GM Mayoral elections at www.tameside.gov.uk/elections
There are different ways to vote in the elections: at your local polling station, by post, or by proxy (appointing someone to vote on your behalf). The deadline to apply for a postal vote in these elections is 5pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The deadline for applying for a proxy vote is 5pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Residents will need to show a valid form of ID at the polling station, such as a passport, driving licence, some types of bus pass or proof of age card, or a free Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline for to apply for free voter ID for these elections is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024
More information about the elections taking place in Greater Manchester, including information about voter ID, registering to vote, and applying for a postal or proxy vote can be found at www.gmelects.org.uk .
Returning Officer for Tameside Sandra Stewart said: “These elections are an opportunity for voters to choose who makes decisions that affect them and the places where they live, including voting for local councillors in Tameside and the mayor of Greater Manchester.
“It’s very important that anyone wanting to have their say in these elections makes sure they are registered to vote before the deadline. That deadline is now just days away, so I would urge people who haven’t yet registered to do so as soon as possible.”
Key dates:
- Deadline to register to vote: midnight on Tuesday, April 16
- Deadline to apply for a postal vote: 5pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Deadline for to apply for free voter ID: 5pm on Wednesday, April 24
- Deadline for applying for a proxy vote: 5pm Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Polling day: 7am to 10pm Thursday, May 2, 2024
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
