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We have rounded up everything you should know about voting ahead of May local elections

If you’re planning to vote in this year’s local elections, there’s a few things you need to think about before heading to the polling station. The pre-election voting period is currently underway which means your local councillors will be out and about campaigning for the next month.

But, to cast your vote in the May elections, you need to be on the electoral register. By registering on the electoral register you can vote in elections or referendums going forwards.

And you only have a few days to register if you want to vote in May. The deadline to register for the May 4 elections is on April 17 at 11.59pm.

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