A postal vote means you can cast your vote and post it back to the council without going to the polling station. It is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station.
You can apply for a postal vote for a particular election, or for all elections for the following three years, after which you will need to renew your application.
You can receive a postal vote if you apply at least eleven working days before an election is due to be held.
Postal votes can be sent anywhere, either inside or outside the United Kingdom (if, for example, you are going on holiday). Remember, though, that if the address is outside the UK it will take time to reach you and for you to return it in order for your vote to be counted.
If you move house you must let our electoral services team know straight away, or you may lose your postal vote.
