THERE is just one week left to register to vote in person for the local elections taking place next month.

On Thursday, May 4, residents in north Wiltshire will go to the polls to elect parish, town and county councillors.

The deadline to register to vote in person is next Thursday, April 13 April and people are being urged to visit gov.uk/register-to-vote and follow the simple process which only take a few minutes.

For those already registered, polling cards will be soon be dropping on their doormats, if not already.

Carlton Brand, Wiltshire’s returning officer and Wiltshire Council corporate director said: "The elected councillors will represent our communities and make decisions that affect people’s day to day lives, as well as determining how more than £300 million is allocated annually.

“I would urge those who haven’t already done so, to register to vote.

“It is a huge responsibility and opportunity, and we want as many people as possible to have their voices heard.”

For those not voting in person, the deadline for receipt of new postal vote applications is April 18 April and the deadline for receipt of proxy vote applications is 5pm on April 25.

With all 98 unitary seats up for election, as well all parish and town councils, the election in Wiltshire will be one of the biggest in the country.

The polls will be open between 7am and 10pm on May 4 May with the actual count and confirmation of results taking place throughout the following day.

For more information about the local elections including a full list of those nominated to stand in the unitary elections, visit wiltshire.gov.uk/elections