Good morning and Happy New Year to everyone.
Slimbridge Coffee Morning and Bike / Scooter bike marking event
This Saturday (6th January) is Slimbridge Coffee morning, raising money for Gloucester City Mission. Starting at 10.30am in the Village Hall. The police will also be in attendance with the Community Engagement Vehicle and equipment to mark all those new bikes and scooters you may have had for Christmas, as long as they have a baked painted finish for the permanent etching. Please do come along to this community event.
Elections
This is going to be a popular thread of information in the coming months as there is District wide elections for the Parish, District and Police and Crime Commissioner. Slimbridge Parish is also waiting to see if the Neighbourhood Plan will go to referendum at the same time. I will be putting out information from Stroud District Council on the elections and I am also happy to chat to anyone who may be interested in becoming a Parish Councillor to discuss the role.
Voter ID required for voting:
Stroud’s next scheduled elections are taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024 and electors will now be required to present photo ID at the polling station before a ballot paper can be issued. Here’s all you need to know about Voter ID:
• The full list of the accepted forms of photo ID can be found on the Electoral Commissions website https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id
• Only original copies of documents can be presented in the polling station.
• The photo ID can be expired as long as the photo still resembles you.
• Postal voters will not need to present photo ID.
• If a proxy votes on your behalf at the polling station they will be asked to show their photo ID. Your proxy will not be asked to show any ID in your name.
• If you do not have an acceptable form of photo ID, you can apply for a free of charge Voter Authority Certificate at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate. Make sure you have applied by Wednesday 24 April 2024.
For more information on Voter ID, please go to Stroud District Councils’ website https://www.stroud.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections
For enquiries, please email elections@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 766321
Kind regards
Helen Dunn, Parish Clerk