Overview
- Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on May 1, 2025, for local elections across 23 English authorities.
- Photo ID requirements, introduced by the Elections Act 2022, are being enforced, with veteran cards accepted for the first time following an October 2024 update.
- Elections cover 1,641 council seats, six mayoral contests, and a by-election in Runcorn & Helsby after former MP Mike Amesbury's resignation.
- Voters without ID can appoint an emergency proxy until 5pm on election day, but the proxy must also present acceptable photo ID.
- The Electoral Commission continues to oversee implementation, following earlier rollouts that saw 0.08% of voters turned away at the 2024 general election.