The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm today
If you’re away from home on 7 May and want to vote in local or Senedd elections, you can vote by post.
You have until 5pm today to apply.
Here’s how ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/postal-voting
The deadline to register to vote is 11.59pm today.
If you want to vote in the upcoming local and Senedd elections you need to register to vote by 11:59pm today.
It’s quick and easy to do.
You’ll be asked for your National Insurance number, but you can still register if you don’t have one.
More here ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/vote-uk-election
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Easy read guides to voting
Our friends at @mencap.org.uk are raising awareness about people with learning disabilities and autistic people's right to vote.
Take a look at their step-by-step easy read guides to voting ⤵️
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Voting in local elections in England?
You’ll need a form of photo ID to vote, like:
➡️ a driving licence
➡️ a UK passport or passport from an EU country
➡️ a disabled or older person's bus pass
You can check all the accepted forms of photo ID here ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need
Important dates for voting
📣 Important dates to remember:
➡️ Register to vote - 20 April at 11:59pm
➡️ Apply for a postal vote - 21 April at 5pm
➡️ Apply for a proxy vote - 28 April at 5pm
➡️ Apply for free voter ID - 28 April at 5pm (England only)
More ⤵️
www.gov.uk/how-to-vote
Travelling to the EU? Make sure you allow extra time at the airport before your flight
Travelling to the EU? ✈️
A new digital border system that requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is coming into effect from today.
Make sure you allow extra time at the airport to avoid delays or disruption.
More info here ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system
The Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May 2026. We run through some of the big changes.
Learn more ⤵️
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Don't forget your voter ID
You’ll need photo ID to vote in the upcoming local elections in England.
If you don’t have an accepted form of ID, you’ll need to apply for a voter authority certificate. Apply by 5pm on 28 April.
Find out more ⤵️
www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter...
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Key deadlines for the upcoming local and Senedd elections
📣 Important dates to remember:
➡️ Register to vote - 20 April at 11:59pm
➡️ Apply for a postal vote - 21 April at 5pm
➡️ Apply for a proxy vote - 28 April at 5pm
➡️ Apply for free voter ID - 28 April at 5pm (England only)
More ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote
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Back billing is when your energy supplier charges you for energy you’ve used in the past.
❌ Your supplier usually can’t send you a bill for energy you used more than 12 months ago.
We could help if your supplier tries to overcharge you ⤵️
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Make sure you register to vote by 20 April
❗ Don't leave it too late! Make sure you register to vote by 20 April in order to vote in local and Senedd elections on Thursday 7 May.
Head to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote to find out more and register today. ✅
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On a variable energy tariff? Submit a meter reading on or around 1 April to make sure your usage before the price cap change is billed accurately 🔥
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