People living in Cumbria who wish to vote in the upcoming police, fire and crime commission (PFCC) elections must register to vote in the next week.

The deadline for people to register to vote for the election on May 2 is Tuesday, April 16.

Registering to vote is simple to do and can be done online.

There are three candidates who have put their hat in the ring to replace current PFCC, Peter McCall, who is stepping down from the role after eight years.

Current deputy PFCC, Mike Johnson is standing for the Conservatives, David Allen is standing for Labour and Adrian Waite for the Liberal Democrats.

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Peter McCall won the last election with more than 50 per cent of the vote in 2021 with a turnout of less than 30 per cent.

The PFCC election and some town council elections will be the first in Cumbria for voters to show ID when they vote.

Passports and driving licenses are accepted but those without any form of identification must apply for a voter ID card.