Elections and voting

Find out about upcoming elections and how to vote

In this section

Current elections

Current elections and by-elections

Changes to elections and voting

Important changes to the voting system

Voter ID

Photo ID needed to vote at elections

Annual electoral canvass

Look out for your canvass registration letter

Electoral register

The electoral register and how to opt out

Register to vote

How to register to vote

Find your ward

Find your ward and councillor

Vote in person

Ensure you have the correct voter ID

Vote by post or proxy

Apply online for postal or proxy vote

Where to vote

Find your polling station

Overseas electors

Register as an overseas UK elector

Working at elections

Apply to work at elections

Referendum figure for elected mayor

Number of local government electors

Election results 2023

Election results for 2023

Results from previous elections

Results of previous years' elections

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