Proxy and postal votes
Coronavirus: Elections
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections due to take place on Thursday 7th May 2020 has been postponed until Thursday 6th May 2021.
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections due to take place on Thursday 7th May 2020 has been postponed until Thursday 6th May 2021.
Register for a postal or proxy vote for the December General Election
The deadline for registering for a postal vote was 5pm on 26th November. The deadline has now passed.
The deadline for registering for a proxy vote was 5pm on 4th December. The deadline has now passed.
Postal Votes
You can apply to vote by post for a particular election, for a set period of time or for all future elections. But you must be registered to vote first. Postal votes can be sent out to addresses in the UK and abroad.
How to apply to vote by post:
Allow enough time when applying so you can receive your ballot paper and return it by election day.
Proxy Votes
You can also apply to vote by proxy if you are unable to go to the polling station on election day.
A proxy is someone who will go to the polling station and vote with your authority on your behalf. A proxy can only be used if special reasons apply as set out below:
If you do choose a proxy to vote for you, remember that he or she will have to go to your usual polling station to vote on your behalf.
Download the Proxy Vote application form
Application to vote by emergency proxy based on disability
Application to vote by emergency proxy based on occupation, service or employment
Contact details
Helpline: 01283 508376
Elections
ESBC
PO Box 8045
Burton upon Trent
DE14 9JG
elections@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk