Voting by post or proxy
Voting by post
If you are unable to go to your polling station on election day, you can apply online for a postal vote.
For further information contact: elections@southderbyshire.gov.uk or speak to a member of the Electoral Services team on: 01283 595875 / 595728 / 595723
Changes to Postal Voting Rules:
Following the Elections Act 2022, the maximum period a postal vote can be held has changed from indefinitely to a maximum of three years.
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Postal votes approved before 30 January 2024 will expire on 31 January 2026.
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The Elections Team will contact anyone affected with details on how to reapply.
If you do not reapply by 31 January 2026, your postal vote will be cancelled, and you’ll need to vote in person at your polling station.
Read more in our latest update here
Voting by proxy
A proxy vote is when you appoint another registered elector to attend and vote on your behalf at the polling station on election day.
The latest you can apply for a proxy vote is six working days before an election. In cases where there is an unforeseen illness after the six-day deadline, applications can be made up to 5pm on election day.
You can apply to vote by proxy for:
- a particular election only (a poll held on a specific date)
- a definite or indefinite period (for overseas or service personnel electors)
- a definite or indefinite period (due to disability, employment or service)
You can apply to vote by proxy online by clicking the button below:
For further information contact: elections@southderbyshire.gov.uk or speak to a member of the Electoral Services team on: 01283 595875 / 595728 / 595723