Democracy in action

On 1st May this year, voters in St James have the chance to have their voice heard.

So a quick reminder for you all: 16 April is the deadline to ensure that your name is on the electoral register to be used for this election. If you name isn't on the register you will not be able to vote.

If you are in any doubt if your name is on the register, please check now...just because you receive a council tax bill doesn't mean that you are automatically on the register.

Copies of the register to be used at this election are available for public inspection at the Civic Centre, Paris Street and at the Reference Library, Castle Street.

If you do not currently appear on this register, you can register to vote by filling in form ER3 . Copies are available from the Civic Centre or you can download one here.

16 April is also the deadline to apply for either a postal vote or a proxy vote.

Further information on the electoral registration system available here.

Please, please take the time to vote - you voice is important and so is you vote. Use it wisely.

I hope that you believe I can make the difference to our community here in St James, and that you can put your trust in me.