Don't forget your Voter ID

If you are voting in person in the General Election on Thursday 4 July, you will need to take an accepted form of photo ID with you.

The next UK general election is on Thursday 4 July

The deadline to register to vote has passed. If you have registered and need to apply to vote by proxy - or for a Voter Authority Certificate - you have until 5pm on Wednesday 26 June.

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Our news

Some of the 47 new OZEV-funded EV chargepoints in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

47 new electric vehicle chargepoints in council car parks thanks to £300k grant

An additional 47 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are now available in Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils’ car parks, to help more people transition to EV cars and reduce emissions

Half term fun for families in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

A healthy selection of half term activities is on offer for children across the districts.

Newly-elected council leader: ‘We need to rethink, rebuild and repair”

Cllr Deborah Saw has been elected the new leader of Babergh District Council.

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