Residents are also being encouraged to make sure they are on the Register of Electors so they can have their say in the local elections and the Police & Crime Commissioner election on 5 May.
If you think you’re not registered, or if you have moved recently, the closing date for registering to vote in the May elections is Monday, 18 April 2016.
It is easy to register, just go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
If anyone would like a postal vote, or wishes to change an existing postal or proxy vote, they must apply to the Electoral Registration Officer at SLDC by 5pm on Tuesday, 19 April 2016.
Applications for new proxy votes must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, 26 April 2016. Applications for proxy votes because of a medical emergency or forwork/service reasons, which have occurred after 5pm on 26 April can be accepted until 5pm on polling day.
All application forms can be obtained from the Electoral Registration Officer at SLDC. Completed forms must be submitted to the same Electoral Registration Officer by the relevant date.
Contact the Electoral Registration Officer at: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4UQ
