Heading to the polls on your lunch break? Here’s what you need to knowpublished at 12:40 BST<\/p>\n
12:40 BST<\/p>\n
Nabiha Ahmed
Live reporter<\/p>\n
Our teams have been gathering some of the key questions voters have been searching for this morning before going to the polls.<\/p>\n
If you’re about to head out the door, here’s a glossary of our guides to voting in person:<\/p>\n
What are today’s elections?<\/p>\n
Local elections are taking place in parts of England, alongside national elections in Scotland and Wales. Here’s a closer look at the contests<\/a>.<\/p>\n We also have individual, in-depth guides to each of the England<\/a>, Scotland<\/a> and Wales<\/a> votes.<\/p>\n Do I need ID to vote?<\/p>\n If you’re voting in England, you’ll need to bring photo ID with you. Here’s a list of the kinds of ID you can take.<\/a><\/p>\n You do not need ID to vote in person in the Scottish Parliament or Senedd elections.<\/p>\n Do I need a polling card to vote?<\/p>\n If you think you know the answer, test your knowledge here<\/a>. (No spoilers!)<\/p>\n We’ve also rounded up the polling day dos and don’ts here<\/a>.<\/p>\n When will election results be announced? <\/p>\n Unlike in a general election, not all votes are being counted overnight. Here’s a breakdown<\/a> of when we can expect results to come through.<\/p>\n If you are planning to stay up, here’s how the BBC will be covering the election through the night.<\/a><\/p>\n What’s the polling day weather forecast?<\/p>\n