Democracy doesn’t end at the ballot box. It begins with your vote and continues with your involvement

Wisdom Da Costa

Your vote and support are really important.

Your vote is a vital start.

I say “start” because the way the system is designed, if you don’t influence the actions of those elected to serve you, they WILL do what is on their heart, whether it is personal gain or effective representation of you.

Democracy doesn’t end at the ballot box. It begins with your vote and continues with your involvement

So your vote is a vital start.

New Voter Regulations

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in many elections including;

• Local elections
• Police and Crime Commissioner elections
• UK parliamentary by-elections
• Recall petitions

From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.

How to get a Voter Authority Certificate

If you do not have an accepted form of Photo ID (see lists below), you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate at but, you will need;

• your registered voting address
• a recent, digital photo
• your National Insurance number

Click here to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

What qualifies as Photo ID?

Acceptable Photo ID;

• Can be expired or valid
• The phot has to look like you currently
• Must have your name on it and be the same as your name on the Electoral Register;
  • you can contact your Electoral Roll Office at https://www.gov.uk/contact-electoral-registration-office
  • You can register to vote at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Photo ID that will be accepted at Polling Stations will include;

• Voter Authority Certificate
• Photocard driving licence
• Passport issued in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a Commonwealth, British Overseas Territory or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
• UK Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) card
• UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
• UK Defence identity card (MOD Form 90)
• Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card
• National ID from an EEA country
• Blue Badge
• Government travel pass for older or disabled people
• Including Freedom pass, or disabled person’s concessionary pass
• Scottish National Entitlement Card

Accountably yours,

Carole & Wisdom

Cllr Wisdom Da Costa

Clewer & Dedworth West, Windsor

West Windsor Residents Association