How do I apply for a Postal or Proxy Votes?

If you are unable to attend the polling station for any reason you may wish to apply for either a postal or proxy vote. A postal vote is where your vote is sent to you before polling day and you can fill it in and return either by post, deliver to the polling station on the day of the election or hand in at the council offices before the offices close on the day of the election. A proxy vote is where you ask another person to vote on your behalf either at the polling station or as a postal proxy.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A POSTAL VOTE?

Each person must complete an application form. You can obtain a form by either calling 01664 502400, emailing electoralservices@melton.gov.uk or visiting the electoral commission web site at http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/.  You can choose how long you wish to have your application for. You can have it just for election day, a set period of time or indefinitely. An application form must be completed by the person applying for it and the application form returned to Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire,LE13 1GH  by the closing date for applications which is 11 days before the date of the election.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PROXY VOTE?

You can ask either a member of your family or a friend/colleague to act as your proxy. You must ask them first and make sure that they can get to your polling station to vote on your behalf. If the person you appoint does not live in the area they will have to apply to be a postal proxy. In doing this your vote will be posted to them. Each applicant must fill in a form and where possible get your proxy to also sign the form accepting the appointment. Application forms can be obtained from either telephoning 01664 502400, emailing electoralservices@melton.gov.uk or visiting the Electoral Commissions web site at http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/.

About my vote

You may be able to apply for an emergency medical proxy after this date.  New applications to vote by proxy at an election applied for on the grounds of a medical emergency, where the emergency occured after 5.00 p.m. on the last day for requesting a proxy vote. Please contact Electoral Service on 01664 502400 for more information.