We've had a printing issue with a small number of poll cards that have been issued for the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner election on 2 May. If you receive a second poll card please destroy the first poll card you received, and use the second one. The replacement poll cards will be clearly marked to show you which one to retain. Please be reassured this will not affect anyone's ability to vote, or allow people to vote more than once. Whilst you can take your poll card to the polling station, remember you don't need it to vote, but you must remember to bring your voter ID. Thank you for your understanding.

Community right to bid & challenge

The Localism Act introduced new community rights that aim to devolve power from government to communities, local authorities and individuals. Find out more, visit www.mycommunityrights.org.uk

The community right to bid allows voluntary and community organisations to nominate privately and publicly owned assets for inclusion on a register of assets of community value.
The right to challenge gives local groups the opportunity to express their interest in taking over a local service where they think they can do it differently and better.

This section details more about both rights and what you need to know to express an interest, nominate or bid for a community asset.