Local Elections

4th May 2023

Voter ID Requirement

Voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in the forthcoming Local Elections.

Accepted forms of photo ID

You can use any of the following accepted forms of photo ID when voting at a polling station. You will only need to show one form of photo ID. It needs to be the original version and not a photocopy.

» International travel

Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country

» Driving and Parking

Driving licence issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state (this includes a provisional driving licence)

» A Blue Badge

» Local travel

» Older Person’s Bus Pass funded by the Government of the United Kingdom

» Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the Government of the United Kingdom

» Oyster 60+ Card funded by the Government of the United Kingdom

» Freedom Pass

» Scottish National Entitlement Card

» 60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card

» Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card

» Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland

» Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person’s SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland

» War Disablement SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland

» 60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland

» Half Fare SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland

» Proof of age

» Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card)

» Other government issued documents

» Biometric immigration document

» Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)

In memory of Cllr Phil Harle, Leiston-cum-Sizewell

Town Council and Sandra Harle have orangised a Litter Pick of Leiston on Saturday 13 May 10am to 12noon

Ifyouareinterestedin joiningthelitterpick party,thenpleasedo joinusatthe

Old Post Office Squarefor10am.

Litter picks and bin bags will be provided!

» National identity card issued by an EEA state

» Electoral Identity Card issued in Nor thern Ireland

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» Anonymous Elector’s Document For fur ther information uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id

In March, Net Zero Leiston won Small Project of the year at the East of England Energy Efficiency Awards.

To date, IHI Ltd has installed a total of 29 insulation measures in Leiston. This work is having a tangible impact on the lives of local residents. Here’s what residents have been saying about the scheme…

Testimonials:

The award was for the numerous homes in Leiston which have recently benefited from the installation of new insulation measures. The project is grateful to the efforts of IHI Ltd. for getting these measures installed, at no cost to the household, using ECO and Local Authority Delivered Green Home Grant funding. Projects like this are helping to keep homes warmer and bills lower for people in Leiston. Most of the installations conducted have been loft and wall insulation.

“It made a big difference speaking to one of the team in the Coop. The disruption is well worth it. I am hoping it’ll save me some money on bills during a difficult winter.”

Mrs S. Received wall insulation and room-in-roof insulation. It is estimated that the property will require over 3,850 kWh per year less energy for heating, resulting in an annual saving of around £390 on the property’s energy bills.

“No disruption caused, very happy with the service”

Mr A. Received electric storage heating and loft insulation.

“Smooth process from start to finish. Impressed with how clean and tidy the installers were whilst they carried out the work”

Mr H. Received loft insulation.

“Quick service, install only took an hour. Left the place nice and tidy”

Eligibility:

If you own or rent your home privately, it has an EPC rating ‘E’ or lower (IHI can check whether this is the case for you, or you can check this at www. gov.uk/find-energy-certificate) and your combined household income is below £31,000.

If you own or rent your home privately, if you are in receipt of the qualifying benefits, and your home has an EPC rating of “E” or below.

Income based Jobseekers Allowance, Income related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit Savings Credit, Child Benefit, (within the income caps)

If you think you might be eligible, it’s important to get in touch with IHI now. Call or send an email to find out which funding could be available to you.

Phone 0800 048 5902 or email info@ihiltd.co.uk.

You can also find out more about the scheme at “warmhomessuffolk.org”

Thermal Imaging Camera – Still time to book!

In the Winter Edition of the newsletter we promoted the opportunity to have a survey conducted on your property with a Thermal Imaging Camera. This can help identify energy efficiency issues such as inefficient window glazing, or the need for loft insulation.

Net Zero Leiston are still taking bookings for surveys but act quickly to secure yours! The cameras will only be in Leiston between 11 and 25 of April.