Voting and elections

Register to vote, how to vote, upcoming elections and annual canvass. You now need Photo ID to vote at a polling station. Find out more at electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID

How to vote

You can vote in person at a polling station, by post or by proxy. In order to vote you must be registered to vote.

The annual canvass

Every year the Council must update the Electoral (Voter) Register to make sure it is complete and accurate. This process is known as the annual canvass and takes place each year between July and November.

Register to vote

Find out about registering to vote, how to register and the electoral register

Boundary Review 2023

A Parliamentary Boundary Review looks at the current constituencies and makes recommendations for any changes.

Election verification number

The publication of the election verification number is required as part of The Local Authority (Referendums)
(Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000.

Polling stations

The location of polling stations for the upcoming elections held on 4 May 2023.