What you need to know about elections
Did you know you can register to vote at both your home and University address? Registering to vote only takes five minutes.
You will be asked for your national insurance number but you can register without it.
Who can register to vote?
- a British citizen; or
- an Irish, qualifying Commonwealth, or a qualifying European Citizen or an EU Citizen with retained rights living in the UK
Why register to vote?
- It helps you use your voice and get the things you want - whether that’s finding somewhere to rent, getting a mobile contract, or getting credit, it helps if you're on the electoral roll as credit reference agencies use it to check when you apply.
- If you want better or different recreational facilities, local events, or improved waste and recycling collections, you can’t vote without being registered
Registered to vote elsewhere?
If you are registered to vote elsewhere and do not want to register in Cheltenham you will need to let us know.
Let us know you're registered to vote elsewhere
Voter ID
If you want to vote in person at a polling station you will now need to show a photo ID. You may already hold an accepted form of photo ID. You can use expired photo ID, as long as the image on the ID is still a good likeness to you. Please note that a Student ID card is not an accepted form of ID.
If you don’t hold an accepted form of photo ID you can apply for a free Voter ID document known as the Voter Authority Certificate. You must be a registered voter to be issued with a certificate.