Anyone who has not yet registered to vote is being encouraged to do so now in time for the district council elections on 4 May.

East Cambridgeshire District Council is writing to more than 1300 people it believes are eligible to vote but have not registered.

John Hill, Electoral Registration Officer at East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “Voting in local elections is your chance to vote for what is important to you.

“By voting in district elections you are having your say on how money is spent in your local communities, what public transport support there is, how we look after our local environment and what infrastructure – such as doctors’ surgeries, youth facilities, cycle paths and job opportunities are provided.

“If you are on the electoral register this can also help with your credit score which can be important for things like buying a car, opening a bank account, getting a mobile phone contract or applying for a mortgage.”

How to register to vote

Simply go online at the address below and complete the form or alternatively you can contact the elections office at East Cambridgeshire District Council and request a paper form.

The deadline for registering to vote is 17 April 2023.

To vote in person at this year’s elections you must have photographic voter ID. This can be your passport, driver’s licence (includes a provisional driver’s licence) or an identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card). If you do not have a passport or another form of acceptable ID you need to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before 25 April or you can register for a postal vote before 18 April.

Find out more

Or visit Register to Vote

You can also speak to someone about how to register to vote on our community bus. A timetable is available here: community bus timetable