{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637e34c749b5990010e29fd0/69e224d90b4baf3bf23ce3be?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Elections 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637e34c749b5990010e29fd0/1776425127244-46a8a99c-17b4-4a4c-a1b9-51070c8566c5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The 2026 local elections are just around the corner so we caught up with Oliver and Katie from the elections team. </p><p><br></p><p>We talk through what you need to know in the build-up and what it's like for the team throughout their big day on Thursday, May 7. </p><p><br></p><p>Along with the serious stuff, we also talk coffee strategy and snack availability for the overnight count. </p><p><br></p><p>Remember, the voter registration and postal voting deadlines are on the horizon so please check out www.wigan.gov.uk/elections for all the important information. </p><p><br></p><p>You'll also find all the details there for Voter ID and where to find your polling station. </p><p><br></p><p>Check out Wigan Council's social media channels on election night for all the results. </p><p><br></p><p>See you next month!</p>","author_name":"Wigan Council"}