Voting in elections

How do I vote?

First of all, you need to be registered to vote.  You can find out more about this on our register to vote page.

Once you are on the Electoral Register, you are able to vote in elections and referendums.  You can do this:

• At a polling station in person
• By post
• By proxy
• By postal proxy

Your polling card

If you are on the register of electors you will be automatically sent a poll card. This is approximately one month prior to the election.

I have recently got married and I have changed my name, but my poll card shows my maiden name.  Can I still vote?

You can still vote using your maiden name on the poll card for this election.  You will then need to update your name change during the annual canvass, or by completing a register to vote form (pdf, 24 KB).

I haven't received a poll card but everyone else in my house has, can I still vote?

As long as you are registered, you can vote without your poll card.  Please check that you are on the register of electors by calling 0117 922 3400.

My name is spelt wrong on my polling card

If it is an administrative error on the part of Electoral Services, we can correct it up until 9pm on polling day.  Please call us on 0117 922 3400.