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Local Elections 2025

On the 1 May 2025, voters in 24 of England councils will be choosing who will represent them in local government.

This is different to general elections, where we elect MPs to represent us in decisions made in parliament for the whole country.

Local elections are important because it’s here that decisions are made about the services that we all rely on day-to-day – including social care, accessible transport and leisure centres, as well as police, education and roads.

My Vote My Voice is here to make sure that everyone has the information and support they need to take part in the local elections.

Check out our resources to learn more how to have your say in your local community:

What do councils do?

Councils make decisions that affect your daily life. The council is in charge of important services in your area.
You can learn more here

How to contact your councillor

A councillor is a person elected by people in your local area to represent them on the local council
You can learn more here

Who are my candidates?

You can choose who represents you in government.
You can learn more here

How to get the most from talking to your councillor

You councilor represents you on the local council. They can help with local issues and make sure your voice is heard.
You can learn more here

What is a combined authority?

A combined authority is a group of local councils working together in an area. The leader of a combined authority is called a Mayor.
You can learn more here
A growing list of practical resources about accesible voting.
Check out our resources library