Everything you need to know about voting this week
Elections
Vote this week for the next Mayor of South Yorkshire!
*This Thursday (2 May), Doncaster residents will take to polling stations to vote for the next mayor of South Yorkshire.
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The South Yorkshire Mayor is elected to represent the region and chair the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) Board by people across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
The MCA has powers and funding which are used to help create jobs, grow the economy, up-skill the workforce, support the public transport network and develop new infrastructure and homes in South Yorkshire. Many decisions are made by the MCA and Mayor together, but the Mayor can make some decisions independently.
From May, the Mayor will take on the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner and be able to appoint a Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to assist. This role includes listening to the needs of communities, securing victim support services, setting the objectives for the police force and holding the Chief Constable to account.
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In this email you will find information on:
* *When voting will take place *
* *Where to find your local polling station *
* *What voter ID is accepted *
* *When votes will be counted and when the results will be published*
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When is voting happening?
Voting will take place on *Thursday 2 May*.
Polling stations are open from *7am to 10pm. *
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Polling station location
Where is my local polling station?
Follow the link below to find your local polling station:
*Polling Stations* [
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What voter ID is accepted?
Due to legislative changes, everyone now must provide *valid photographic ID* in order to vote.
You will only need to show one form of photo ID, but it *needs to be the original version* and not a photocopy, and the name on your ID must be the same name you used to register to vote.
Some accepted types of ID include:
* Passport
* Driving licence (including provisional license)
* Blue badge
* Concessionary travel cards
* Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
* Biometric Immigration document
* Defence identity card
* Certain national identity cards
You can even used expired ID as long as the picture resembles a good likeness to you!
For a more detailed list visit *The Electoral Commission*:
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Bring photo ID
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When will the results be published?
The votes will be counted on *Saturday May 4*. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will publish the results on their website. [
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They will also be published on the City of Doncaster Council website here:
*Elections* [
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