Final reminder to register to vote for the May local elections – deadline expires at 11.59pm today (Monday 20 April 2026) (info courtesy of SSC’s City News)

“There are local elections happening across Southampton on Thursday 7 May. In order to be able to take part, you must register to vote before the deadline expires at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April. You must be registered to vote in order to be able to vote in person, by mail, or by proxy. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Everyone who votes will also need to show photo ID. Visit the Electoral Commission website that shows what ID is acceptable

If you do not have photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/…/applying-a…

If you want to vote by mail, you must apply by 5pm Tuesday 21 April https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

If you want to vote by proxy, you must apply by 5pm Tuesday 28 April https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

The full list of candidates standing for election in Southampton is available here

More information about the local elections in Southampton is available on our website”