There are two important elections coming up and to take part in them you need to be on the electoral register.
Mayor of London and Assembly Members elections – Thursday 5 May 2016
These elections give Londoners the opportunity to decide who the next Mayor of London and Assembly Members will be.
The Mayor of London is responsible for making London a better place for everyone who visits, lives or works in the city. The London Assembly acts as the eyes and ears of Londoners at City Hall. It holds the Mayor to account by examining his or her strategies, decisions and actions to make sure they are in the public interest.
You must be registered to vote by midnight on Monday 18 April, if you wish to take part in this vote.
Find out more, visit www.londonelects.org.uk
European Union referendum – Thursday 23 June 2016
The European Union, commonly referred to as the EU, referendum is your opportunity to have your say on whether Britain should remain in the European Union or leave.
You must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday 7 June, if you wish to take part in this vote.
If you are already on the electoral register you do not need to reapply.
Find out more, visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk
How to register to vote
To register, visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Registering takes around five minutes and you’ll need your National Insurance Number.
