Voting

Register to vote and/or apply for a postal, proxy or emergency proxy vote

You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station. Read about the new requirements.

If you are unable to attend the polling station you may wish to apply for a postal, proxy or emergency proxy vote

Find out which polling station you need to go to vote in an election.

Overseas voters can vote in UK Parliament elections and some referendums.

Guidance and information to help you protect your right to vote.

You become eligible to vote when you are 18

What is the annual canvass and what actions do you need to take.

What is the Electoral register and how can you add your name to it.

Notify us if you have changed your name or address, so we can update the Electoral Register.

Find out how to opt out of the open electoral register.

Find out when you will be added to the register, if you have recently registered to vote.

An electorate is a body of residents who are eligible to vote in the local area

Find out about our latest polling district and polling station review from 2019.

If an emergency has come up and you are unable to get down to a polling station, you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote.