Elections are being held across England as councils and mayors seek a renewed mandate from their residents - but don't forget to take identification or you won't be allowed to vote.
Voters in parts of England are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for councillors and mayors in this year's local elections.
Elections are being held in 230 of England's 317 councils, within district, borough, county borough and unitary authority councils, along with four mayoral elections in Bedford, Leicester, Mansfield and Middlesbrough. There are no local elections in Scotland or Wales, but voters in Northern Ireland will be able to have their say on 18 May, with 462 seats across 11 local councils up for grabs.But for the first time, people will be required to take ID with them to be eligible to vote., with examples including a driving licence, passport and older person's bus pass.Read more:
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