How to vote

You can only vote in elections if you are registered to vote

Ahead of an election, you’ll receive a poll card with information about how and where to vote.

There are three different ways to cast your vote in an election. Follow the links below to find out more:

• Voting at the polling station
• Voting by post
• Voting by proxy

If you’re not sure which way to cast your vote is best for you, contact Electoral Services using the contact details at the bottom of this page to discuss your options.

If you are a British citizen living overseas, you can register to vote from abroad in UK Parliamentary elections. For more information about this, please see Voting from abroad