Register to vote

To vote in an election you will need to be on the electoral register.

How to vote

Where to vote

Before an election you should receive a polling card which will tell you where to vote.  If you are not sure about which is your polling station contact your district council.

Postal voting

Anyone who is registered to vote can apply for a postal vote.

If you want to vote by post:

If you register to vote by post you will receive a postal vote pack shortly before an election. The pack will include your ballot paper, an envelope for the ballot paper and a statement which you need to sign and return.

Proxy voting

If you cannot attend the polling station you can appoint someone else to vote on your behalf – a proxy.  If you want to nominate a proxy you have to complete a form and return it to your local elections office. Contact your district council for details.

More information for voters

Information for voters including application forms to register to vote, for postal votes and proxy votes can be found at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

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