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You can register to vote if you don't have a fixed address.
The government is encouraging people to check that they have accepted photo identification ahead of local elections and apply for a free voter authority certificate if needed.
Use this form to apply to vote by post. You'll need to send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
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The application window opened on 21 June for local authorities to bid for capital funding to support delivery of 30 hours free childcare.
Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020.
Model form and letter to help providers of early years education identify which children are eligible for the early years pupil premium.
Getting on the electoral register, what happens if you do not register to vote, registering in more than one place, how to opt out of the 'open register', registering anonymously and how to view the electoral register
Funding for local authorities involved in the pilot to test the impact of financial incentives when recruiting early years staff.
Early morning alcohol restriction order application and representation forms.
Information for local authorities and settings about early years funding for the 2024 to 2025 financial year
If you're a British citizen living abroad, you can apply to be an overseas voter.
Thousands of children and young people will benefit from expanded mental health hubs as the government will offer more funding for local communities.
Call for expression of interest (EOI) from local authorities for capital bidding process to support delivery of 30 hours free childcare.
Guidance on applying for the early release of a sentenced prisoner, child or young person on compassionate grounds.
Technical specification and validation rules for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the early years census 2024 and 2025.
Guidance for local authorities on the early years supplementary grant for 2023 to 2024.
This brief introduces a revised policy on VAT early termination payments and compensation payments and replaces Revenue and Customs Brief 12 (2020).
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