Residents are being reminded that local government elections for Exeter City Council will take place on Thursday, 7 May.
One seat in each ward will be contested, as part of the Council’s four-year election cycle.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Voters attending in person must bring an accepted form of photographic ID.
Residents must be registered in order to vote. Key deadlines have now been confirmed:
Deadline to register to vote – Monday 20 April
You must be registered to vote in order to take part. You can register online.
Deadline to apply for a postal vote or postal-proxy vote – 5pm on Tuesday 21 April
Applications must be submitted by this deadline. Residents should ensure forms are returned to the correct address: Electoral services – Postal votes
Deadline to apply to vote by proxy – 5pm on Tuesday 28 April
If you would like someone to vote on your behalf, your application must be received by this time: Electoral services – Proxy votes
Deadline to apply for free voter ID: 5pm on Tuesday 28 April
If you do not have accepted photo ID, you can apply online for a free voter ID.
Full details of key dates and how to apply can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
Further information about candidates and polling stations will be published closer to election day.
