Thursday 4th May, local elections, will be the first time votes are expected to take photo ID with them to polling stations.
Local elections aren’t the only type of election needing photo ID from now on. The same will apply to Local elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by-elections and recall petitions. And from October 2023, the same will also apply to general elections.
If you don’t have the right photo ID then you can still vote but you’ll need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline for applications is 5PM on 25th April. You can apply online or via post and will need your name, date of birth, address and National Insurance number to hand.
2023 local election and ID FAQs
What are we voting for on May 4th?
Residents of Thame will be voting in 8 Councillors in each ward – Thame North and Thame South – which will total 16 Councillors. We’ll also be voting in 3 District Councillors to represent Thame within the South Oxfordshire District Council.
Who are the candidates for May 2023 local elections in Thame?
Candidates will be listed on the SODC website from 4pm on Wednesday 4th April.
When will the results be announced?
Results will be listed on SODC’s website after the count which happens on Friday 5th May
Does my ID need to be in date?
Out-of-date documents can be used if the photo still looks like you.
How many types of ID do I need to take with me?
You only need to show one form of ID but it must be the original document.
Which types of ID will be accepted?
Any of the following documents will be accepted but please read the full official list here.
- Passport
- Driving licence
- Blue Badge
- Bus pass and other travel passes
- ID card containing Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS mark)
- Biometric immigration document
- EEA National ID card
Other useful links
Register to vote: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote (closes Monday 17th April for May 4th Elections)
