Voters will soon go to the polls to choose the next elected mayor of Watford however, the ballot paper may look different to ones used in other elections.

On May 3, deputy mayor Cllr Peter Taylor will stand as the Liberal Democrat candidate, George Jabbour will be the Conservative candidate and Cllr Jagtar Singh Dhindsa will represent Labour, with voters able to choose two preferences.

Borough elections will take place on the same day but these elections will use the traditional first past the post system.

Watford is taking part in a pilot scheme, run by the Cabinet OfCouncil reminds people how to vote Watford Borough Council has released a video explaining the voting system fice, meaning voters must show their poll card before they can vote on May 3.

Poll cards will be delivered from 23 March 2018 to electors within the borough.

Visit: watford.gov.uk/voterid

People can register to vote until April 22 at gov.uk/register-tovote