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Local council elections - Polling day tomorrow (Thursday 7 May)

Here’s what you need to know to vote in person on Thursday 7 May.

  • Polling stations are open 7am to 10pm - check your poll card or the 'Where do I vote?' website for yours
  • Bring photo ID - you cannot vote without an accepted form of ID
  • You do not need your poll card - if you are registered, you can vote
  • All our polling stations are wheelchair accessible and staff are there to help
  • If you have a disability, let us know now if you need anything else to help you vote at your polling station

Read all you need to know on our local council election 2026 page.

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Older person's discount

If you are state pension age or older, you may be able to get £100 off your council tax bill.

If you are of state pension age, you could get up to £100 off your bill each year. If your bill is under £100, the discount will cover the whole amount so you won't have to pay anything.

To qualify you must:

  • have to pay council tax from 1 April of the year you are applying for
  • be 65-years-old or over
  • be living in the property that is your main or only home.

What you will need

Make sure you have your council tax account number ready, as shown on your council tax bill.

Apply now

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