World Cup 2026
With the World Cup now upon us, we know many residents will be looking forward to watching the matches and supporting their teams. Some matches are scheduled late at night or in the early hours...
Posted 11 Jun 2026
Voter photo ID
Posted on the 22nd March 2023
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
This will apply to:
- Local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
- UK parliamentary by-elections
- Recall petitions
From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.
There are many different forms of photo ID accepted, but if you do not have any of these, you can apply online or through the local authority for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
When applying for a Voter Authority Certificate, you will need to provide your:
- name
- address
- date of birth
- National Insurance number
- Recent photo
You can find the full list of accepted ID here: Accepted forms of photo ID
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Overall satisfaction at 89%
We are pleased to share that overall satisfaction with our services remains high at 89%. The report with further details can be viewed here: TSM report 2025
Posted 15 May 2026
