Election candidates are announced as voter registration deadline approaches

With less than one week left before the voter registration deadline, Trafford residents are urged to register to vote and have their say on who makes important decisions affecting them.  

In order to vote on Thursday 2 May, residents must register before midnight on Tuesday 16 April. It takes just five minutes to apply online on GOV.UK. The list of candidates standing for election to Trafford Council is available at the Council's 2024 elections webpage. 

Sara Todd, Returning Officer for Trafford Council, said: “These elections are an opportunity for voters to choose who makes decisions that affect them and the places where they live.

“It’s very important that anyone wanting to have their say in these elections makes sure they are registered to vote before the deadline. That deadline is now just days away, so I would urge people who haven’t yet registered to do so as soon as possible.”

There are different ways to vote in the elections: at your local polling station, by post, or by proxy (appointing someone to vote on your behalf). The deadline to apply for a postal vote in these elections is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April. The deadline for applying for a proxy vote is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

Residents will need to show a valid form of ID at the polling station, such as a passport, driving licence, some types of bus pass or proof of age card, or a free Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline for to apply for free voter ID for these elections is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

More information about the elections taking place, including information about voter ID, registering to vote, and applying for a postal or proxy vote can be found on the Council's elections pages. 

Elections for the Mayor of Greater Manchester are taking place at the same time. For details of who is standing, visit the Greater Manchester Elects website.

Every registered voter in Greater Manchester will also receive an election booklet in the post from 15 April. This will explain more about the election and will include an election address prepared by each of the candidates.