APPLICATIONS to vote by post in the general and district elections must be made by 5pm today.

People may vote by post if they are away from the area when the vote happens.

Another option is to “vote by proxy”, using a someone you trust to vote on your behalf.

New applications to vote by proxy must be made by 5pm on Tuesday, April 28.

For more information see www.cotswold.gov.uk/about-the-council/elections/current-future-elections.

The deadline for registering to vote was yesterday.

General, district and parish elections will take place on May 7.