Every year in May, voters in the UK make their way to polling stations to have their say on how the country and their local area is run. Last year saw two elections: the local election on May 4 and the general election on June 8.
In 2018 we will have another local election, with more than 4,300 council seats being contested. Here is everything you need to know about voting, from how long you have left to register to where to go on the day.
When is the local election?
This year's local election is on Thursday May 3. The elections will be held for all 32 London boroughs, 34 metropolitan boroughs, 68 district and borough councils, and 17 unitary authorities.
Plus, there will be elections for the...