Ashfield District Council: Postal Voting

Postal Voting

Voting By Post

Ashfield District Council want to make it easier for people to use their vote in this year's District and Parish Council elections, and at all future elections.

The easiest and most convenient way to vote is by post.

Anyone registered to vote can apply for a postal vote.

We will send the ballot paper to you - wherever you are!

This web-page is divided into sections to help you with questions about postal voting. Jump to a section by selecting one of these links, or by scrolling or 'page down'-ing:

How To Apply To Vote By Post instructions on what you need to do. Includes link to download an application form.
What Should I Do If I Already Vote By Post?
Do I Have To Apply For A Postal Vote For Each Election?
Once I've Applied To Vote By Post What Happens?
Election Helpline the number to ring if you have any queries about voting

How To Apply To Vote By Post

You do this by completing an application form and returning it to the Council.

Click here to download a postal vote application form.

What Should I Do If I Already Vote By Post?

If you have a postal vote already you do not need to reapply (Ring the helpline if you are not sure).

If you want to have your ballot paper sent to a different address, tell us in writing.

Do I Have To Apply For A Postal Vote For Each Election?

No, you can apply to vote by post for a particular election, for a set period of time or for all future elections.

Once I've Applied To Vote By Post What Happens?

Your ballot paper will be sent to you within a week or so of the election.

When you have received your ballot paper, mark your vote, sign the statement and enter your date of birth.

Return both documents in the prepaid envelope. (No stamp is needed - unless you are returning it from abroad - in which case you will need to pay the postage).

Send the postal vote back as soon as possible. It must arrive before the polls close on Election Day. If it is too late to post it back you can hand it in at a polling station or to the Returning Officer at the Council Offices, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Your Postal vote will be mixed with votes from the polling station before counting begins, so your vote will be secret.

Election Help Line

If you require further information or any help in applying for a postal vote ring the helpline:

Tel: 01623 457321