Local elections 2023: Voters head to the polls in England - BBC

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OK, quiz time. How much do you know about the local elections?

Here are a few questions to test your knowledge. (Alas, there are no prizes for correct answers.)

Questions:

1) What do you need to take with you to vote?

2) How many council seats are up for grabs?

3) What do local councils do?

4) Which nations have an election today?

5) Is there a vote where you live?

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Answers:

1) New rules mean you'll need to show photo ID at the polling station. You don't need to bring your poll card though.

2) In England, 230 councils will be electing about 8,000 councillors and four local mayors.

3) Local councils are responsible for many public services, including: providing care for the elderly and disabled, schools, fixing potholes on some roads, collecting rubbish.

4) There are elections in England today. In Northern Ireland, 11 council elections are being held on 18 May.

5) You can use our handy election tool to see if there's a vote where you live. You've got until 22:00 tonight until polls close.

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