Who can vote in the local election 2022?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukVoters will soon be hitting the polls on May 5 to have their say in who they want to represent them in their local council. But not everyone in the UK is allowed to vote in the 2022 local election and there are some steps voters must take before they can vote.
To be eligible there are some criteria that must be met relating to citizenship status, age and the area you live in. If you want to vote in this year's local elections but are unsure of what candidates are in your area, the Electoral Commission has a search tool here where you can search via your postcode. Read more: When the results are expected for every Greater Manchester 2022 local election count Find below a breakdown of all the criteria that must be met before you can have your say in the 2022 local elections.
First and foremost you must be registered to vote for any election in the UK - you can do so via the government website here .
Unlike Parliamentary general elections, someone in the UK can vote if they hold British, Irish, equal Commonwealth or EU citizenship (excluding the Republic of Ireland, Malta and Cyprus).
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