If you cannot make it to the polling station for Warwickshire County Council elections, you can still have your say and vote by post or proxy.
Both options are great alternatives for Nuneaton and Bedworth residents who cannot vote in person due to travel, illness, work commitments, or military service.
However, be sure to apply before the deadline to ensure you do not miss your opportunity.
On 1 May, Warwickshire residents will be voting for 57 County Council divisions, 13 of these are in Nuneaton and Bedworth.
These elections are your chance to influence decisions on important issues like public health, education, transport, country parks and more.
If you can’t vote in person, a postal or proxy vote (nominating someone you trust to vote on your behalf) is an easy and secure way to take part.
If you are voting in person at a polling station, remember you must be registered to vote by midnight on Friday, 11 April.
You will need to do this if you have never registered before, have moved house, or changed your name.
The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5:00pm on Monday, 14 April.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5:00pm on Wednesday, 23 April.
Deputy Returning Officer, Tom Shardlow, said:
“We would like to make sure that everyone in our borough who is eligible to vote has the chance to do so in these forthcoming elections.
“There is still time for people to ensure they can vote, and we suggest they take any necessary steps they need to in plenty of time.
“Whether you vote in person, by post, or by proxy, don’t miss the chance to influence the decisions that affect your community, every vote counts.’’
Further information on the upcoming elections, including registration details and different voting methods, is also available where you can also find answers to frequently asked questions.
If you are voting in person, remember to bring your voter ID. You can find a list of accepted forms of photo IDs.