Make sure you’re registered to vote in the upcoming Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Mayoral election

On Thursday 1 May, residents in North East Lincolnshire will be voting to help select the first Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) Mayor.

If you’re not on the Electoral Register, you will not be able to vote.

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming Mayoral Election is 11 April. It takes just five minutes to apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote.

With the registration deadline for these elections approaching, North East Lincolnshire Council is urging those who are not registered at their current address to make sure they are registered before it is too late.

Have you recently turned 18, or moved home? It is particularly important to make sure you are correctly registered to vote. If you’re in doubt, you can check with us by contacting us on 01472 324160 or by emailing elections@nelincs.gov.uk.

If you are intending to vote at polling stations in May you will need to show photographic ID. A list of accepted forms of ID is available on the Electoral Commission’s website. Those that do not have eligible ID can apply for a voter authority certificate online or by paper.  

Why should I vote?

The Mayoral election will take place on Thursday 1 May when all eligible residents in the Greater Lincolnshire footprint are asked to vote.

The elected Mayor, along with the GLCCA board will oversee the investment into key priority areas which include driving economic growth, improving roads, infrastructure, housing growth and transport, and creating new job opportunities for residents and businesses. By bringing decision-making closer to local people, the authority will ensure that funding and resources are used effectively to deliver real benefits.

With devolved powers and a focus on delivering results, every penny of investment will be used to maximise benefits for residents and businesses, enhancing already strong foundations for long-term success.

Through the securing of greater control over funding and decision-making, Greater Lincolnshire will be better-positioned to build a stronger, more prosperous future - one where communities thrive, businesses flourish, and residents have access to the opportunities they deserve.

For more on the GLCCA, what it will mean for residents and businesses and the mayoral election please go to www.greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk