There will also be elections for the West Midlands Combined Authority
Mayor on the same day.
Residents need to be registered to vote and to apply for a free Voter ID
document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC). If you are not
already registered, the easiest way to do so is online at gov.uk/registertovote
– the deadline for this is midnight on Tuesday 16 April.
When you register to vote, you’ll be asked whether you have photo ID or if
you want to apply for a VAC. You may already have a form of photo ID that is
acceptable such as a passport, driving licence or Blue badge.
For more information on which forms of photo ID are accepted, please go to
electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a
VAC at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk or Voter ID | Electoral
Commission. The deadline for VAC applications is 5pm on Wednesday 24
April 2024.
There will also be free Voter ID drop-in sessions starting on Monday 25 March
until Thursday 18 April at various locations and times across Wolverhampton,
with advisors on hand to help complete applications (including taking a
photograph which meets the guidelines and requirements) to help people
apply for their VAC. There is also help with registering to vote to enable a
VAC application. More at https://bit.ly/49ogOIt
Make sure you are ready to vote on Thursday 2 May and have your voice
heard.
