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What to expect and how to prepare

The election will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025. The deadline to register to vote for this election is midnight Friday 11 April 2025. The deadline to apply:

  • for a new postal vote, change an existing or cancel a postal vote is 5pm Monday 14 April 2025.
  • for a proxy vote is 5pm Wednesday 23 April 2025.
  • for a voter authority certificate is 5pm Wednesday 23 April 2025.

You can vote in person, by post or by proxy for this election.  If you vote in person you will need to provide Voter ID.  Click here for the list of valid Voter ID.  If you don’t have any valid ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

Voting if you have a disability

Polling stations offer a range of support to disabled voters, including voters with a learning disability.

Contact your local Authority to find out about the voting process and your local polling station.

If you are a disabled voter and you need support to complete a ballot paper on your own, you can take a friend or relative to the polling station to help you.

The leading officer at the polling station can also help you fill in your ballot paper.

If you do not want to go to the polling station to vote you can vote by post or by proxy.

Easy read voting guides

The following guides contain simple language and visual illustrations:

Information in British Sign Language

For other information on voting you can watch The Electoral Commission’s videos in British Sign Language.

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The role of the West of England Mayor

The Regional Mayor works to improve the lives of the people who live, work and travel in the West of England. This involves bringing partners together to improve transport in the region, helping residents access new skills, training and job opportunities, supporting businesses to succeed and addressing the region’s housing, planning and infrastructure needs.

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

The Mayoral Combined Authority makes decisions that directly benefit the region, its residents, and the economy. With significant powers and funding, the West of England Combined Authority is leading on the government’s growth agenda for the region, tackling everyday challenges in the West of England. This work spans most aspects of daily life, including homes, transport, skills, jobs, and support for businesses.

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Get in touch

If you have a question about whether you're on the electoral register, or about your local polling stations, get in touch with your Local Authority Electoral Services: