You can still vote even if you are unable to go to your polling
station on election day.
In fact, you should vote and there
is a simple process which will ensure that you do not miss the
opportunity to make your voice heard.
You may now receive a postal vote
on request, and need not give a reason as was previously the case.
Please note that postal votes are normally sent out approximately
one week before polling day.
Voting by post means you will be
sent your ballot papers by post, to be returned to us by no later
than close of poll on the day of the election. Your vote can be
returned either by post or handed in at your normal polling
station.
If you return your ballot papers by
post, please allow enough time for them to arrive back before the
close of poll.
If you have requested but not
received a postal vote, you may apply for a replacement between the
fourth day before election day and the day before election day.
The deadline for postal vote
applications is eleven working days before polling day, and six
working days before polling day for proxy vote applications.
If you think you will need a postal
vote at a forthcoming election, you can apply today whether or not
an election has been called.
To request an application, please contact the Electoral Services
team by telephone: 01244 402142 or download a form:
Medical emergencies
In the case of medical emergencies, a proxy vote may be applied
for up to 5pm on polling day. This application must be attested by
a medical professional.
Voting by proxy
Voting by proxy means that you
nominate someone you trust to vote on your behalf. A proxy form for
one election only is available on request. However, if you request
a proxy for an indefinite period then the application form will
need to be attested.
For further information about proxy voting, visit
our proxy voting page.