WITH general and local elections taking place on Thursday, May 7, Stroud District Council is reminding residents who wish to vote that they only have a few days left to register.

The deadline for registering to vote is Monday, April 20.  Residents can register easily online at www.gov.uk/registertovote if  they know their national insurance number. Alternatively they can call 01453 754886 to request a form.

The deadline for postal vote applications, or to amend a postal vote, is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April. Anyone wanting a proxy vote, ie having someone place a vote on your behalf, would need to apply by 5pm on Tuesday, April 28.

Anyone who is unsure if they are registered to vote should call the elections team on 01453 754886 or email elections@stroud.gov.uk