Are you on the electoral register? You have until Monday, 17th April to register in time for the local elections on 4th May.

It is important you register to vote before Monday, 17th April and remember to bring photo ID on 4th May:

How to vote:

Everyone who is registered should have received a poll card in the post. If you haven’t received a poll card, you may not be registered to vote, or your details may need updating on the electoral register.

You can check if you are on the electoral register by calling 01225 477333 or emailing [email protected]. Anyone not registered can call 01225 477333 or apply online. It only takes five minutes to register on the GOV.UK website.

This year residents will be voting to elect:

  • Councillors to Bath & North East Somerset Council, who serve and represent the views and interests of their local residents, and make important decisions to ensure that the community gets the right services,
  • Town and Parish Councillors, who make decisions on more local issues affecting their town or parish

This May for the first time, residents voting at a polling station will need to show photo ID. A list of accepted forms of photo ID is available on the Council website www.bathnes.gov.uk/voterid or by calling 01225 477333.

Voters without an accepted form of photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate online via Gov website or by completing a paper form.


Here's a reminder of who is standing for Parish and Town Councillors in your area:

Here is who is standing for B&NES Councillors:

A reminder that all candidates have the opportunity to promote their reasons for wanting to be elected May 4th in The Journal.

More information about the local elections on 4th May can be found on the Council website.