I had a note from local site that we have local council elections in May - and we will need to show photo ID to vote (in person at the polling station).  https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id I had not realised this was happening.  Apparently applies to local elections initially and general elections later in the year (October).  Link above has the details. Therefore, if your area has local council elections in May and you intend to vote in person, remember your