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.

Help to buy advice

Rent to buy

Rent to by is scheme is designed to help those move from renting to buying a home by providing subsidised rent.

It is also known as Rent to Save, Rent to Own or Intermediate Rent.

With Rent to Buy you rent a newly built home at approximately 20% below the market rate for up to five years (exact period of time varies by property).

During that time period, you have the option to buy the property or to buy part of the property under a shared ownership scheme.

When you get to the end of the time period, you either have to buy part of the property or move out.

Find out more on the government website.