If you do not wish to vote at a polling
station on election day you can apply to do so by
post.
This is called a postal vote and you need to be aged over 18 and
have applied for one before the vote application deadline.
You do not need to give a reason to apply for one and they are
usually sent out a week before an election to your nominated
address.
They can be sent overseas but you need to consider whether there
will be enough time to receive and return your ballot paper by
election day.
To apply for a postal vote download an appropriate form from the
aboutmyvote.co.uk website.
When you receive your postal voting papers you will need to take
care of them and ensure they do not fall into someone else's
possession.
If anyone tries to help you against your will, or force you to
give them your postal vote please contact the police.
For further information on postal voting and how to go about
safely voting by post please visit the
aboutmyvote.co.uk website.
Alternatively, if you have any other queries contact our
Electoral Services on 01934 634
909.