Electoral Commission
We are reminding all our residents again to check if you have an accepted form of photo ID ahead of this year’s local elections on Thursday, May 4th 2023. Elections are being held in Charnwood for the borough council as well as some town and parish councils.
The new requirement of showing photo ID at polling stations is being introduced by the UK Government and comes into effect for the first time this May. Voters across England will be required to show an accepted form of photo ID when voting at polling stations for local elections.
Residents without one of the suitable forms of ID will be able to apply for free ID called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’ which can only be used for elections. Applications can be made online through the GOV.UK website or by completing a paper form. A paper form is available to download and print from the Charnwood Borough Council website. Alternatively, residents can request that the form be sent to them via post by contacting the elections team at [email protected] or by calling 01509 634546.
If you require a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’ you have until 5pm on Tuesday April 25th 2023. You should first make sure you are registered to vote before applying.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK, EEA, or Commonwealth drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Residents are recommended to check the list of accepted ID carefully as some forms of photo ID, such as security passes issued by employers, will not be accepted.
A list of accepted ID is available on the Council’s website, along with more information about the new requirement, frequently asked questions, and details of how to apply for the free ID. For more information, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/VoterID
If you prefer not to vote at a polling station, there is still time to request a postal vote. This is sent to your home, you fill in the voting form, and you post the voting form back to Charnwood Borough Council to arrive in good time ahead of the elections on May 4th.
If you would like to apply for a postal vote, all the forms and information are on our website: https://www.bradgateconservatives.org.uk/how-register-postal-voting
If you are likely to be away on election day, you can also apply for a proxy vote. This means you can authorise a trusted individual to vote on your behalf. You will need to do this in advance and all the details on how to do this can be found here: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/vote_by_proxy
If you need any help or support, please contact us.
Polling Stations
Another reminder about the changes in Anstey for the local elections being held on 4th May 2023, Anstey has now been split into two polling districts and therefore Anstey will now have two polling stations.
The map below, shows the boundaries of the two areas, CA1 and CA2 with the blue line on the map, separating Anstey in two.
The locations of the different polling stations are listed below:
CA1 will be at Anstey Parish Council Offices, Stadon Road
CA2 will be at Woolden Hill Primary School, Netherfield Road
You will only be able to vote at your allocated Polling Station, so please make sure that you check your polling card as to what polling station you are listed under.
Check where your polling station is here
YOU WILL NEED YOUR VOTER ID SO THAT YOU CAN VOTE
Littering
Anstey suffers from litter across our village. Our mailboxes are regularly full of concerns about fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling. The Borough Council has taken action as part of its ongoing commitment to look after the local environment and crackdown on those who show a disregard for the area.
Nine fines totalling over £3,000 have been handed out recently following reports of fly-tipping, dog fouling, and poor dog control in Charnwood over the last three months. Seven people have been handed £400 fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping.
Recently a member of the public contacted the council about a dog not being controlled at Dishley Pool, a £100 fine was handed to the owner, and a £100 fixed penalty notice was also handed out to a dog owner following a report from a member of the public about persistent dog fouling in Hathern.
The Council is requesting that residents continue to report issues of littering, dog control, and dog fouling. To report issues with dog control and dog fouling, please visit: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/dog_waste
If you ever see any fly-tips across Charnwood or any fly-tipping taking place, you are encouraged to report it directly to the Council by visiting their website: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/flytipping
Working for the Council
Are you looking for work? Charnwood Borough Council have a few job vacancies at the moment, and one of them may be perfect for you.
The team at Charnwood has simple goals. They want to make Charnwood the best place to live, work and visit. They want to protect the environment, create healthy communities and support a thriving economy.
A few of the current vacancies on offer are Planning Officers, Housing Needs Manager, and a Mobile Warden. All the details and job opportunities are on the website below: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/working_with_us
