Absent Vote
Absent Vote Signature Refresh
Absent Voters (those registered to vote by post) are required to provide a signature and date of birth when they first apply.
When we send out ballot papers for elections to postal voters, they are again required to provide their signature and date of birth. This is then checked against the original application to ensure they match. This helps to stop voting fraud. It does NOT mean the vote can be identified.
At the end of January, all Absent Voters whose signature is more than 5 years old were required to provide a fresh signature. We wrote to those persons concerned to request a new signature.
Postal Vote
Postal Vote information leaflet [443kb] - This leaflet provides information about voting by post
Postal Vote application form [54kb] - Please complete this form if you wish to register to vote by post
Postal Vote Application with Signature Waiver [96kb]- Please complete this form if you wish to register to vote by post, but are unable to provide a signature due to visual impairment
Voting by Proxy
Voting by proxy is where you nominate someone you trust to cast your vote on your behalf. This may be because you are away on holiday on polling day.
Proxy Vote Instruction Leaflet [458kb] - This leaflet provides information about voting by proxy
Proxy Vote Application Form [53kb] - Please complete this form if you wish to register to vote by proxy
Proxy Vote Application Form - Emergency [65kb] - Please complete this form if you wish to register to vote by proxy due to an emergency
