Are you registered to vote?
In May 2017, Liverpool will be electing a metro mayor for the first time.
The metro mayor job was created as part of former chancellor George Osborne’s Northern Powerhouse plans and means transferring some powers, from central government departments in London, to the local area.
The directly-elected metro mayors will be responsible for setting out a strategy for growing the city region economy, and will have certain powers over issues such as housing, transport and skills.
These are all areas which could have a huge impact on students, so it’s important to make sure you have your say. To do this, you need to make sure you’re registered to vote by mid April 2017.
Anyone over the age of 18 can vote. This includes British citizens, qualifying Commonwealth citizens (those who have leave to remain in the UK or do not require leave) and citizens of the Republic of Ireland residing in the UK.
How to register:
You can register online at gov.uk/register-to-vote or send a form by post to your local electoral registration office. Paper forms can be found online or from the local electoral registration office – you can find yours here.
You’ll need to provide your name, address, date of birth and nationality. You’ll also need you give your National Insurance Number. If you’re not sure what this is, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your identity and your address.
If you’ve got any more questions on voting click here.
