Ways to vote
In this section
Vote in person
If you are registered to vote, you will be able to vote at a polling station.
You will receive a polling card with the address and opening times of your polling station on it one month before an election. You can also find your polling station online.
When you arrive at the polling station, you will be asked to confirm your name and address. It is helpful to bring your polling card with you, but if you forget it that’s not a problem.
Once you have confirmed your name and address, you will be asked to show photo ID. For a full list of acceptable forms of photo ID, and more information on the new requirement please visit our 4 May 2023 webpage.
When you have provided your name, address and photo ID, you will be given a ballot paper for each election happening on the day and directed to a polling booth.
To cast your vote, mark a cross (X) against the name of the candidate(s) you wish to elect. The ballot paper will confirm how many candidates you can vote for. Then place the ballot paper in the ballot box.
Support for disabled voters at polling stations
Support for disabled voters is available at polling stations, including:
- Braille polling cards
- Large-print polling cards
- Wheelchair access
Please visit our Arrangements for disabled voters page for more information. Voters with mobility issues may also wish to consider a postal vote.