This is a special elections update to help you understand your deadlines in the run up to the elections on Thursday 2 May.

There are two elections planned, one for all registered voters in Bedford Borough and a second for those who live in the ward of Riverfield.

Your deadlines

• register to vote by 11.59pm on Tuesday 16 April

• apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Wednesday 17 April

• apply for a proxy vote by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April

• apply for free voter ID by 5pm Wednesday 24 April

Register to vote

Apply for a postal or proxy vote

Make sure you have suitable photo ID

If you plan to vote in person, you will need to take valid photo identification to the polling station.