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Accepted forms of identification are set out in Schedule 1 of the Elections Act 2022. This list includes ‘an electoral identity document’ issued under section 13BD of the Act.

Voter Authority Certificate

If you do not have any of the accepted forms of ID, listed below, you will be able to apply online for a free Voter Authority Certificate – this is a photographic identity document specifically for the purpose of voting.

There will be three varieties of this ‘electoral identity document':

  1. Voter Authority Certificate (VAC)
  2. temporary Voter Authority Certificate, which the Tower Hamlets Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) will have the discretion to provide in contingency situations.
  3. an Anonymous Electors Document (AED), for use by anonymous electors only 

Registered anonymous electors will be required to apply for an AED as this will be the ONLY accepted form of voter ID for anonymous electors at polling stations.

Anonymous electors will be invited to apply for the AED in January 2023.

The Voter Authority Certificate is expected to be an A4 paper-based document, with appropriate security features, displaying

  • the elector’s name
  • photograph
  • date of issue
  • issuing local authority
  • an ‘identifier’ (i.e., an alphanumerical reference) and
  • recommended renewal date.

The deadline for applications for Voter Authority Certificates will be 5pm, 6 working days ahead of a poll. For those who apply for a Voter Authority Certificate the application service will be as follows:

  • a GOV.UK Voter Authority Certificate Service – an online application service, provided by central government on the GOV.UK website, where you can submit your application for a Voter Authority Certificate online.
  • an alternative paper application form designed by the Electoral Commission, allowing you to make your application for a Voter Authority Certificate on paper which can be posted or handed to the ERO at the Town Hall.

The online application portal will be hosted on a secure government portal with expectation that the Voter Authority Certificate Service will be launched in time for a commencement date of 16 January 2023.

Important

If you own an accepted form of photographic ID you do not need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (Voter ID).

If your photographic ID document has expired it can still be used, if the photograph is still a good likeness of you.

Passport

  • a United Kingdom passport
  • a passport issued by an EEA state or Commonwealth country
  • If you do not have a passport you can apply here on this link
  • You can apply for a UK passport

Driving licence (including provisional licences)

  • a licence to drive a motor vehicle granted under 15(i) Part 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, or (ii) the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (SI 1981/154 (N.I. 1))
  • a driving licence issued by any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state
  • If you have lost your driving licence you can apply for a new one

Immigration document

A biometric immigration document issued in accordance with regulations under section 5 of the UK Borders Act 2007.

Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram

An identity card bearing the proof of age standards scheme hologram

You can  apply for a PASS Card

Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)

Commonly known as a MOD90.

Concessionary travel passes

This list sets out all concessionary travel cards that will be accepted, to avoid any confusion amongst electors. These include:

  • An older persons travel pass (UK Government)
  • disabled persons' bus pass
  • Oyster 60+ card
  • Freedom Pass
  • National Entitlement Card (Scottish Government)
  • 60 and over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card (Welsh Government)
  • Disabled Person's Welsh Concessionary Travel Card (Welsh Government)
  • a Senior SmartPass (Northern Ireland)
  • a Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person’s SmartPass (Northern Ireland)
  • a War Disablement SmartPass or War Disabled SmartPass (Northern Ireland)
  • a 60+ SmartPass (Northern Ireland)
  • a Half Fare SmartPass (Northern Ireland)

Chronically sick or disabled

A badge of a form prescribed under section 21 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 or section 14 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (blue badge scheme).

Electoral documents

  • an electoral identity document issued under section 13BD (electoral identity document: Great Britain)
  • an anonymous elector’s document issued under section
  • 513BE (anonymous elector’s document: Great Britain) the holder of which has an anonymous entry at the time of the application for a ballot paper
  • an electoral identity card issued under section 13C (electoral identity card: Northern Ireland)
  • a national identity card issued by an EEA state
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The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has established a new Community Development Panel (CDP) for the Isle of Dogs & South Poplar (IoD&SP), managed by Frame Projects.

The IoD&SP Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) sets out a plan to manage and deliver sustainable growth, encouraging communities to participate in the process to ensure development delivers benefits for all residents in the area.

Established as part of the OAPF Delivery Plan, the CDP consists of 13 residents drawn from a cross-section of the local population from the area. Headed by an independent Chair, David Ubaka, it brings local knowledge to the forefront to provide insights into what the important outcomes of development are for those living within the OAPF area. The CDP will provide independent advice on planning, development, housing, transport, public and green spaces, and other priorities important to the Isle of Dogs & South Poplar.

The CDP reviews significant schemes at early pre-application stage, to influence their design development to better meet the needs of the area’s communities. It is an integral part of the pre-application process and an excellent opportunity for applicant teams to engage with local residents in a formal setting.

Discussions from the CDP are written up as formal reports within 10 working days of the meeting. The formal report will be material to the consideration of any subsequent planning application and the views of the Panel will be reported in any future Committee Report, for consideration by Members at planning sub- committee.

The CDP is managed by Frame Projects, an independent consultancy, to ensure it remains independent, properly briefed, and able to effectively communicate its views to the Council. Frame provides panel members with the support needed to fulfil their role, including training, to ensure they are able to engage effectively with proposals.

As schemes reviewed by the CDP are at pre- application stage, the discussions held and formal reports resulting from it are shared confidentially with applicants and the Council and are only made public once a full planning application has been submitted.

The CDP meets monthly on Tuesday evenings from 6.30-8.30pm.

Meeting dates 2024

  • 30 January
  • 27 February
  • 26 March
  • 30 April
  • 28 May
  • 25 June
  • 30 July
  • August – no meeting
  • 24 September
  • 29 October
  • 26 November
  • 10 December

The charge for CDP meetings for 2023 is £3,500+VAT. The meeting charge includes a £500 contribution to a pool which is used to fund development and training sessions for panel members, who are all volunteers, and future panel recruitment. 

For more information about the CDP, and to discuss bringing a scheme to the panel, please contact Sally Fraser, Planning Team Leader (East), at sally.fraser@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

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Data Protection: Idea Store Membership

Your personal details are required for the creation of a library account. This information is held on a common database shared by the London Libraries Consortium [LLC] authority members. It is password protected and only accessible to Idea Store and LLC staff. Details of all completed transactions i.e. items borrowed and returned, are kept within the system for two years and details of non-completed transactions i.e. items borrowed and not returned are kept for six years. 

You can sign-in to our online catalogue to view the last 18 months of your borrowing history.

We collect and use depersonalised details, which do not identify you as a named individual for statistical analysis of our services, such as Idea Store Online usage and the number and type of library items borrowed. This allows us to review and provide better services.

When you register for a library account:

• We will need to collect your email address. This is so that we can send you pre-overdue, overdue and reservation notifications;

• You can choose to opt-in or opt-out to receive marketing emails that alert our members to new services and Idea Store courses that may be of interest. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the ‘Unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of the marketing emails.


Idea Store Learning: How We Use Your Personal Information 

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1988.  We will keep your data for a maximum of 6 years in line with our retention schedule and to meet the requirements of our funding providers, The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). View 'How We Use Your Personal Information [PDF]

Idea Store Learning: Health Screening Questionnaire Privacy Notice
It is necessary for us to process your name and health information, disclosed on the Health Screening questionnaire, to ensure that you complete Health, Fitness & Wellbeing, Cookery, Technical Education and Visual Arts class activities / exercises safely.

We keep your data for a maximum of 6 years in line with our retention schedule and to meet the requirements of our funding providers, The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
View Idea Store Learning: Health Screening Questionnaire Privacy Notice [PDF]


Idea Store Website Data Protection

We respect and protect the privacy of everyone who visits this website.  This website does not store or capture personal information, but merely logs the customer's IP address that is automatically recognised by the web server.  The IP address is not linked to anything that identifies an individual and therefore your user session will remain anonymous to Tower Hamlets Council.  We do not use cookies for collecting user information from the site and we will not collect any information about you except that required for system administration of the web server.


Consent for the Use of Images

If you attend an Idea Store activity, event or course you may be asked to consent to having your photograph taken, as an individual or as part of a group, for promotional purposes only. These images may appear in our printed publications, such as the course guide, on our website or other marketing materials or media. The images are only used to promote Idea Store. We do not use the images taken, or the information you provide on the consent form, for any other purpose. We do not include personal details in our printed publications or on our website. We retain a copy of the image and the related consent form on the council’s secure network.  If we have taken your photograph you may withdraw your consent for use at any time.


Tower Hamlets Council Data Protection and Freedom of Information 

You can find out more about your rights on the Tower Hamlets Council Data Protection and Freedom of Information  web page, and this includes details of your rights about automated decisions, such as the ranking of Housing Applications, and how to complain to the Information Commissioner.  


Contact Idea Store

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the use of your Idea Store membership or learning data, please contact Denise Bangs, Idea Store Business Development Manager [Digital Services]
denise.bangs@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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A partnership of local advice centres that provide free advice and representation in areas of social welfare law. Visit the THCAN website or email thcan@island-advice.org.uk.

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Advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration, legal and more. Call 020 3855 4472 or visit the East End CAB website.

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Advice and support for claiming Universal Credit. Call 0800 144 8444 or visit the Citizens Advice website.
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Form filling service mainly for benefits and income maximisation as well as debt advice. Call 020 7392 2953, email advice@toynbeehall.org.uk or visit the THCAN website.
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East End Energy Fit Service Advice for people who are struggling to pay their gas, electricity or water bills, including advice on debt and welfare benefits. Call 0790 816 3033 or 07719 867 933. Email eastendenergyfit@bbbc.org.uk or visit the Bromley By Bow Centre website.

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Advice on debt, housing and entitlement to benefits including ‘better-off’ calculations, reviews and mandatory reconsideration, appeals and tribunal hearings. Call 020 7987 9379 (Mon-Fri 10am to 12pm). Email admin@island-advice.org.uk or visit the Island Advice website.

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Advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing and immigration, over the phone and face-to-face (Languages spoken: English, Bengali, Urdu and Hindi). Call 020 7538 0075, email info@limehouseproject.org.uk or visit the Limehouse project website.

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