Trafford Council elections in 2026 - register to vote, polling stations and voter ID information
People living in Trafford will head to the polls later this year.
Council elections will take place on Thursday 07 May 2026.
One-third of the seats on the council will be up for grabs.
How do I register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote in May's council elections is Monday 20 April.
Applications for a postal vote or a postal-proxy vote have to be received by 17:00 BST on the following day.
The deadline to submit your application to vote by proxy is 17:00 on Tuesday 28 April.
How can I cast my ballot?
If you want to vote in person, your local polling station will be open from 07:00 to 22:00.
As long as you are in the queue by 22:00 you will be able to exercise your democratic right.
Will I need to take ID with me when going to vote?
Yes, you will need to show photo ID when voting at a polling station. The name on your photo ID should be the same as the name you use to register to vote.
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
Passport
Photo card driving licence (including provisional licence)
Blue badge
Certain concessionary travel cards
Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
Biometric Immigration document
Defence identity card
Certain national identity cards
For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit the electoral commission website.
If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. Apply online for a voter authority certificate.
If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request a paper application form you can email elections@trafford.gov.uk.
