Local elections: key deadlines, details and changes in Milton Keynes
The City Council has shared key dates ahead of the May 7 local elections, as well as information on ward boundary changes and a new voting station available in the city centre.
This year’s election for Milton Keynes City Council will be one of the biggest yet, with a record 310 candidates standing for 60 council seats across 21 wards.
Residents must be registered to vote by Monday 20 April, to take part. Anyone wishing to vote by post should apply by 5pm on Tuesday, April 21.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote, or for a free Voter Authority Certificate for those without photo ID, is 5pm on Tuesday April 28. Anyone voting in person will need to bring accepted photographic identification.
New polling station option
This year, an additional polling station at the Central Voting Hub in Midsummer Place, near Waterstones, has been added as part of a Government trial to make voting more convenient.
Residents can vote either at the Hub or at their usual polling station. Checks will be in place to make sure no one is able to vote more than once.
Changes to ward boundaries
Changes have been made to local ward boundaries following a national review, which takes place every ten years. The number of councillors in Milton Keynes has risen from 57 to 60, and the number of wards from 19 to 21.
Most wards will elect three councillors, with New Bradwell electing two and Hanslope one. Residents can check their poll card to see which ward they are in and where to vote.
Important links
More information can be found on the Milton Keynes City Council website.