Deadline to register to Vote in Teesside's local elections is looming

Campaigners say a major effort's needed to make sure millions of people aren't left off the electoral register.

The deadline to register to vote in elections in May is a week on Monday - with figures suggesting 17-percent of people eligible aren't signed up.

There are several elections taking place here on May the 6th - including Hartlepool's by election, Cleveland Police's Police and Crime Commissioner and the Tees Valley Mayor elections.

You can register to vote via the Government website, provided you fit the criteria;

• Aged 16 or over (or 14 or over in Scotland and Wales)

• A British citizen

• An Irish or EU citizen living in the UK

• A Commonwealth citizen who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission

• A citizen of another country living in Scotland or Wales who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission

You must register by 11:59pm on the 19th of April to be able to vote in the following elections on the 6th of May.