With only one week to go until the voter registration deadline for next month’s local elections, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are registered in time.

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on 14 April. You can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.

On Thursday 5 May voters will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level. Anglesey residents will be voting to select county, town and community councillors to represent their local communities, and contribute to the development of policies in areas such as transport, social care and housing.

Anglesey’s Returning Officer, Dylan J. Williams, said, “With only one week to go, time is running out to make sure you can take part in the local elections. These elections are an important opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who represents you on issues that directly affect day-to-day life here on Anglesey.”

“In order to be able to vote, residents must be on the electoral register. So if you’re not registered by midnight 14 April, you won’t be able to take part or have your say.”

Rhydian Thomas, Head of the Electoral Commission Wales, added, “You can only take part in the May elections if you are registered to vote, and time is running out. It’s quick and easy – it takes just five minutes online at www.gov.uk/registertovote

“If you have recently turned 16 or moved home, it is particularly important that you make sure you are correctly registered to vote.”

If you were registered to vote in the last election and your details have not changed, you don’t need to take any action. If in doubt, you can check with Anglesey elections team on (01248) 752548 or email elections@anglesey.gov.wales

Voters have a range of options – they can vote in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote.

The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on 19 April, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on 26 April.

For information on elections in their area, how to register to vote, or how to apply to vote by post or by proxy, voters can visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter This page will continue to be updated ahead of the polls.

Ends 7 April 2022

Notes to editors:

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity by:

• enabling the delivery of free and fair elections and referendums, focusing on the needs of electors and addressing the changing environment to ensure every vote remains secure and accessible
• regulating political finance – taking proactive steps to increase transparency, ensure compliance and pursue breaches
• using our expertise to make and advocate for changes to our democracy, aiming to improve fairness, transparency and efficiency

The Commission was set up in 2000 and reports to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Parliaments.