A reminder to bring your ID to vote

Just a reminder that you will need to show photographic ID to vote at the local elections on 4^th May. Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK or EEA drivers’ licence; and, some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. The full list can be found at www.electoralcommission.org.uk. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

If you don’t have any of the accepted forms of ID, the deadline to apply is next Tuesday 25 April at 5pm. Visit: www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate or request a paper application form from our Elections Team by emailing elections@chichester.gov.uk or calling 01243 521010. Please remember to supply a hard copy photo or electronic photo with your application. The team will assist you if you are unable to supply your own photo or need help applying.

If you need someone to vote on your behalf, there is still time to apply for a proxy vote. The deadline is 5pm on 25 April and you can download a form at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-proxy. Once completed, you can either post it back to us or to email it to: elections@chichester.gov.uk.

The polling station will be at the village hall and open from 7am-10pm.

If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk: clerk@buryparishcouncil.org.uk