Voting and elections

Find out about voting in your area and the elections that are taking place.

Apply for Voter ID

You now need proof of your identity to vote at a polling station in elections.

How to become a councillor

Find out what you need to do to become a councillor. A councillor may represent your local community on a parish, town, or on this unitary authority.

Community governance reviews

Reviews provide an opportunity to look at and make changes to governance arrangements for town and parish councils and parish areas.