VOTING METHODS – ELECTIONS 6th MAY
VOTING METHODS IN LOCAL ELECTIONS 6th MAY 2021
Electoral Services have asked the Parish Council to share some key dates with our local residents so you are aware of what you need to do and when. This will assist you to take part in the upcoming local elections on 6 May, by your preferred method – in person, by Post or by Proxy.
Registering to vote
Anyone who wishes to vote must be registered on the electoral register. The deadline for those who are not registered to make an application is Monday 19 April. For more information and to register see: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Postal voting
For anyone interested in voting by post this year they just need to make sure they apply before 20 April 2021. They can request a postal vote application form by visiting https://www.fdean.gov.uk/about-the-council/elections-and-voting/register-to-vote/
We would encourage people to sign up to do this as quickly as possible.
Proxy voting
If a resident is unable to make it to the polling station, then they can nominate someone to be their proxy and cast their vote for them. The proxy needs to be a registered voter and able to attend the voter’s own polling station. Applications for proxy voting need to be sent to the District Council by no later than 5pm on Tuesday 27 April.
More information around the local elections for 2021 can be found at our website https://www.fdean.gov.uk/about-the-council/elections-and-voting/