Register to vote

The next county council elections will take place on 1 May 2025. 

Who is eligible to vote?

You can register to vote if you are:

• 16 years old or over, and either
• a British citizen
• an eligible EU or Commonwealth citizen

You are only eligible to vote from the age of 18 and only if you are registered on the electoral register.

The electoral register and registering to vote

The electoral register is maintained by your district council. It contains a list of the names and addresses of all those people eligible to vote. You can add your name or change your details throughout the year.

If you would like to check that you are registered, please contact your local district council. 

If you haven’t voted for a while, or have changed your name or address, you may not be registered to vote.

It's quick and easy to register to vote online. 

Support available to help you register to vote

If you require support to help you to register to vote, you can visit your local library. Our staff will be available to help you access the website and apply. 

Support will also be given to help you complete the Voter Authority Certificate. An appointment may be required - please check with your local library. 

Voter ID for elections

Voters will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification (photo ID) to vote at a polling station. For more information, please see the Voter ID page.