RESIDENTS unable to vote on polling day but still wanting to have their say are being reminded they have just under two weeks left to register for a proxy vote.

Voters can nominate someone else to make their mark on the ballot paper for them, known as voting by proxy, if they will be unavailable on May 7.

A proxy vote can be applied for if you are unable to get to a polling station for any reason, are a British Citizen living overseas or a member of the Armed Forces.

You can choose anyone to be your proxy as long as they are eligible to vote.

The deadline to register for a proxy vote is Tuesday, April 28, at 5pm.

Visit wychavon.gov.uk/elections to download the form or call the elections team on 01386 565437 for more information.