First-time voter? Here's how to vote in the Shefford election on 4th May.

On Thursday 4^th May, residents of Shefford will have a vote in the Central Bedfordshire Council elections. This might be the first time that you’ve had an opportunity to vote, so here’s a guide to the process.

Most importantly, you need to register to vote. If you haven’t done so already, you can easily register online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote  You need to do this by THURSDAY 13TH APRIL. Even if you’re at University, you can also vote at home for local elections, so don’t miss out. You can also use this link to register for a proxy vote (where you nominate someone to vote on your behalf), or a postal vote. 

The deadline for requesting a postal vote is Tuesday 18^th April. For a proxy vote it's 21st April.

The Liberal Democrats are the only party fighting to keep Britain open, tolerant and united. It’s a message that more people than ever are responding to. Since the EU Referendum last June, the Liberal Democrats have won 33 council seats across the country. By contrast, the Tories have lost 23 seats and Labour have lost 13.

In this area, Tory-led Central Bedfordshire Council have failed to produce a Local Plan for managed development – despite having five years to put one in place!  Housebuilders have pretty much built what they want where they want.  This means there’s little of the much-needed affordable housing or houses aimed at first-time buyers.  With so much new development, it’s vital that schools and local services keep pace with the expansion, so that the area continues to thrive. Your Liberal Democrat candidates are fighting to make this happen.

Make your voice heard by voting Liberal Democrat on Thursday 4^th May.