General Election Coming Soon

At CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire we believe that the countryside is for everyone, wherever they live. We want a beautiful, thriving countryside for everyone to enjoy.

From jobs to wellbeing, energy to housing, education to climate change, it’s important to use your vote in the election and take a stand for the issues which matter most to you.

To vote in a General Election you must:

• be registered to vote Register to vote – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• be 18 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’)
• be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen
• be resident at an address in the UK or living abroad and registered as an overseas voter
• not be legally excluded from voting

Key dates for the General Election

• Register to vote by 18 June 11.59pm
• If you want to apply for a postal vote online, you must apply by 5pm on 19 June 2024
• If you want to apply for your proxy vote online, you must apply by 5pm on 26 June 2024
• Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate by 26 June 5pm (applies for anyone without valid ID)

Remember to take your ID when you vote in person at your local polling station

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Older or disabled person’s bus pass

View other forms of accepted ID

We urge you to register, take action and ensure your voice is heard.