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Who is eligible to vote at a local government election?

To vote in a local government election a person must be registered to vote and also be one of the following:

  • a British citizen living in the UK
  • a qualifying Commonwealth citizen living in the UK
  • a citizen of the Republic of Ireland living in the UK
  • an EU citizen living in the UK
  • registered to vote as a Crown Servant
  • registered to vote as a service voter

A British citizen living abroad who is registered as an overseas elector cannot vote in local government elections.