With local elections rapidly approaching, different people across a variety of local areas will be looking to have their say in how they want their local authority to run.
However, there is a certain criterion that must be met for someone to be able to vote in the 2023 local elections which can change depending on your age and circumstances. It's important that you ensure that your are allowed to vote in the elections on May 4 as it will give you the opportunity to help decide who you want to represent you on a local level.
The 2023 local elections will see people across the UK vote in 231 different local authorities including district authorities, unitary authorities, and metropolitan districts. In Greater Manchester, hundreds of candidates will put themselves forward to win seats in one of the region's 10 local councils.
