Bury Council warns of ward boundary changes ahead of May local elections

As part of a review by the Boundary Commission for England, some voters may notice changes to their ward ahead of polling day.

Some residents may find that the name of their ward and their polling station has changed.

They may also be part of a different ward now too.

Although most residents will see no change, Bury Council have advised voters to check their poll card which will tell them where to vote.

The changes also mean that this year will see an "all-out" election, meaning that all 51 seats on the council are up for election, rather than the traditional 17.

Therefore, voters can cast votes for up to three candidates.

You can vote for whoever you wish, but you cannot vote three times for a single candidate.

Those not yet registered to vote must do so here before midnight on Thursday, April 14.

When registering, residents will be asked for their National Insurance number, but they can still register if you do not have one.

If people do not usually vote by post, but would like to apply for a postal vote, you can do so by returning this form before 5pm on Tuesday, April 19.

Once you have provided the required information, they will be sent a ballot paper approximately two weeks before the day of the election.

If you apply by post, you will not be able to vote in person at a polling station.

If you require a proxy vote, which allows a trusted person to vote on your behalf, you must request one here by 5pm on Tuesday, April 26.

If your trusted person can’t get to the polling station, they can apply to vote for you by post.

The deadline to apply for a postal proxy vote is 5pm on Tuesday, April 19.

To apply you can call 0161 253 5252 or email electionservices@bury.gov.uk

If you encounter an unforeseen situation on polling day, and are unable to vote, you may ask for a proxy vote by 5pm on the day of the election.

Please call the elections team on 0161 253 5252 or email electionservices@bury.gov.uk.