Elections in 2024

Information can be found on these pages regarding any elections or by-elections taking place during 2024.

All voters are now required to show voter identification in order to vote at a polling station. This requirement has been introduced under the Election Act 2022. 

Further details on acceptable forms of photo ID and applying for a free Voter Authority Certificate if you have no suitable form of photographic identity can be found on our Voter ID page.

Changes to postal vote handling will also come into effect from 2 May 2024. Further details can be found on our postal vote page.

Key election dates for polling day - Thursday 2 May

• Deadline for registering to vote: midnight Tuesday 16 April
• Deadline for applying for a new postal vote: 5pm Wednesday 17 April
• Deadline for amending existing postal or proxy votes: 5pm Wednesday 17 April
• Deadline for applying for a new proxy vote: 5pm Wednesday 24 April
• Deadline for emergency proxy vote: 5pm Thursday 2 May
• Postal votes sent out: from Tuesday 16 April
• Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate: 5pm Wednesday 24 April