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Hot weather

The Met Office (opens new window) has forecast hot weather across Guildford. Read our advice during hot weather.

Bin collections

Due to the high temperatures, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. Please make sure your bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 5.30am for the rest of the week. Thank you for helping our crews work safely during the hot weather.

Voter ID in the General Election

voter ID

By law, you must show polling station staff an approved photo ID before they give you a ballot paper.

If your photo ID has expired it will be accepted if the photograph is a good likeness of you.

If you do not have an accepted photo ID, you can apply in person, by post, or online for a Voter Authority Certificate (opens new window). It's a free photo ID specifically for voting.

Find out what forms of ID will be accepted at the election (opens new window)

Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (opens new window)

Alternatively, you can apply using a paper application form. Call 01483 444107 during office hours to request a paper application from.

The deadline to apply is is now closed. 

If you have recently moved to Guildford from another local authority area and have a Voter Authority Certificate issued by your previous local authority, you do not need to apply for a new one. You can use the one you have to vote in your polling station in Guildford, so long as the photo remains a good likeness to you.

Visit the Electoral Commission website for more information (opens new window)