More than 80 candidates are standing in local elections taking place in Malvern Hills next month.
Voters will go to the polls on 4 May 2023 where 88 candidates will contest 31 seats available on Malvern Hills District Council.
Elections to town and parish councils and the Malvern Chase Division of Worcestershire County council will take place on the same day.
There won't be an election to every town or parish council though as some are uncontested, meaning the number of candidates does not exceed the number of seats available, so there is no need for a vote.
People can find out more about who is standing for election in their area by visiting www.malvernhills.gov.uk/voting-and-elections
The deadline to register to vote for May's local elections is midnight on 17 April 2023. Anyone wanting to vote by post has until 5pm on 18 April 2023 to apply and until 5pm on 25 April 2023 if they want to vote by proxy (sending someone else to vote for you).
Next month's poll is also the first election people will need to show valid Photo ID at a polling station before being allowed to vote.
Residents are being urged to take five minutes to check to make sure they have the right photo ID. If they don't then they have until 5pm on 25 April 2023 to apply for a free voter authority certificate. More information can be found on the elections page of Malvern Hills District Council's website.
Andy Baldwin, Returning Officer for Malvern Hills District Council, said: "These are really important elections that will decide who will represent you and make key decisions about the place where you live.
"Don't lose the chance to have your say. Registering to vote takes about five minutes and checking you have the right photo ID now can avoid issues later on. If anyone has any questions then please do contact our elections team who will be happy to help."
People can contact the MHDC elections team by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or by calling 01684 862200.
