Voting

Why vote?

Every day vital decisions affecting all our lives are taken by local councillors, Members of Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and the European Parliament. These decisions cover a huge range of issues from employment to the environment.  

Make sure you have your say by using your vote. If you don’t you will lose your chance to influence the way things are run in the country. One of the main ways in which you can influence council policy and services is through your democratically elected councillors.

Your elected councillors can help you deal with any problems you may have in relation to Council services and talk to the Council on your behalf.

Voting in person at a polling station

Before you can vote your name must be on the electoral register.  Approximately 3 to 4 weeks before an election you will receive your polling card in the post. On this card you will find details of when, where and how to vote. It is easier if you take this with you when you vote although you can vote without it. Please inform the Electoral services department if you do not receive your polling card.  More >

Voting by post

Postal voting is available to all registered electors on request. Instead of going to a polling station the ballot paper is sent direct to your address or another address if you give a valid reason.  More >

Proxy Votes

If you are unable to vote in person, as long as you are on the electoral register you can have someone else vote on your behalf. This is known as vote by proxy. You can apply for vote by proxy for a particular election, for a set period of time or for all future elections. More >

Frequently asked questions

Everything you ever wanted to know about voting. More >