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Hartlepool borough councillor Andrew Martin-Wells says he will continue to carry out his responsibilities to his constituents after moving 60 miles away.

Councillor will 'continue to fulfil' responsibilities after 60-mile move

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

A view of a polling station. For the first time, people from across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Picture by James Hardisty

Voters in the UK need to show photo ID to vote

Voters have been issued with polling safety advice ahead of election day on May 6.

Safety advice for Hartlepool voters as town prepares to vote four times in one d...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boris and Carrie may have to hand over messages and emails to flat refurb fundin...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has maintained his innocence after the Electoral Commission launch an investigation into the funding of his flat refurbishment.

Investigation is launched into funding of Boris Johnson's flat refurbishment

Upcoming local and mayoral elections have been postponed for a year due to coron...

A ballot box

Elections postponed due to coronavirus

Ballot box

Calls for local elections to be postponed over coronavirus

The Household Enquiry Form could be mistaken for junk mail, but it needs to be responded to by law (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you ignore this letter from the council you could receive a £1,000 fine

The Household Enquiry Form could be mistaken for junk mail, but it needs to be responded to by law (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you ignore this letter from the council you could receive a £1,000 fine

Polling stations have rules in place to ensure voting goes smoothly (Picture: Shutterstock)

These are all the polling station rules you need to know before voting

Independent Union Councillors (left to right) Tom Cassidy, John Tennant and Shane Moore.

Hartlepool independent councillors launch new ‘union’ to stand out in elections

British election spending laws explained '“ and why they need updating

Prime Minister Theresa May. Picture: PA.

Tories fined Â£70,000 for failing to accurately report election expenses
The Conservative Party has been fined Â£70,000 by the Electoral Commission for failing to accurately report its election expenses.
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EU flags fly at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)

EU voter registration deadline extended after website fails

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Inquiry launched into alleged use of council copiers in run up to election

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