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Voter information

How do I register to vote?

You can register to vote on the GOV.UK website. We will send you a letter to confirm you have been added to the Electoral Register.

How and where can I vote?

Voters have a range of options for casting their ballot - in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote.

How is the Borough divided up?

The borough has 39 borough councillors, representing 17 electoral wards and nine county councillors represent nine county divisions

Differences between registers

Details about the difference between the electoral register and the open register

Annual check of the electoral register

We are required to carry out an annual check to ensure the information we hold on the electoral register is correct and up to date.

Data processing for Electoral Services

Your personal information is processed by us for the purposes of registering your right to vote as part of the electoral service, as required by law.