Election
We hope you find the following information helpful.
Prior to every election polling cards are sent to all registered electors containing details of how to vote, where and when to vote.
You can also find the location of your polling station by entering your postcode on the following webpage: www.stroud.gov.uk/my-house
If you have lost your poll card, just go to your polling station with your photographic ID and tell the staff inside your full name, address and present your ID and you will be able to vote.
Further information on voter ID and which photographic ID is acceptable.
From 4 May 2023 you will be required to take photo ID to the polling station and therefore residents will need to take an acceptable form of ID to the polling station. View a full list of acceptable ID.
Polling Stations are open on the day of poll from 7am-10pm.
If you cannot get to the polling station you can apply for a postal or proxy vote, subject to submitting an application form before the deadlines.
Deadline to apply for a postal vote - 11 working days before date of Poll
Deadline to apply for a proxy vote - 6 working days before date of Poll
Emergency Proxy
In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy, to allow someone you trust to vote on your behalf at your polling station. This must be due to reasons that you weren't aware of before the Proxy Voting deadline (6 working days before the day of Poll).
You may be able to request an emergency proxy if one of the following applies:
- You have a medical emergency
- You are away for work
Please download and complete the relevant application form from the links above and return to Electoral Services, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, GL5 4UB or send a clear scan or photo of the completed form by email to elections@stroud.gov.uk. The completed application form needs to be returned by 5pm on the day of Poll.
You can deliver your postal vote pack (with ballot paper) to your local polling station (within your electoral ward) during polling hours (7am to 10pm).
You can also return it to the Council Offices (Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB) during the run up to polling day but be sure you do this before 10pm on the day of Poll. Postal votes received after 10pm will not be counted.
You must put your request to cancel in writing by no later than 11 working days before the day of Poll otherwise you will still be issued a postal voting pack. If you have signed up for a postal voting pack, you will not be able to be issued a ballot paper at your local polling station.
Please email elections@stroud.gov.uk or send a letter to the following address:
Electoral Services
Stroud District Council
Ebley Mill
Ebley Wharf
Stroud
GL5 4UB
Any amendments to your postal vote must be made by 5pm on the postal vote deadline (11 working days before the day of Poll). If you have any queries, please contact elections@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 766321
A postal vote can be sent to your home address or to any other address that you give. Postal Votes can be sent overseas, but you need to consider whether there will be enough time to receive and return your ballot paper by election day. In some instances a Proxy vote may be more appropriate for overseas voters where voters do not wish to rely on Overseas air mailing services.
To vote in elections and referendums you have to be 18 or over. You must also be a British, British Overseas Territory, Irish or Commonwealth citizen. Your name must also be on the Electoral Register, otherwise even if you meet the above criteria you will not be able to vote.
You can apply to vote by proxy for emergency medical reasons up until 5pm on election day.
In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy, to allow someone you trust to vote on your behalf at your polling station. This must be due to reasons that you weren't aware of before the proxy vote deadline (5pm, 6 working days before the day of Poll).
You may be able to request an emergency proxy if one of the following applies:
- You have a medical emergency
Please download and complete the relevant application form from the links above and return to Electoral Services, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, GL5 4UB or send a clear scan or photo of the completed form by email to elections@stroud.gov.uk. The completed application form needs to be returned by 5pm on the day of Poll.
We must ensure you meet the requirement to use an emergency proxy before you go to the polling station to vote.
You can apply for an emergency proxy, your request for an emergency proxy must be due to reasons that you weren't aware of before proxy vote deadline (5pm, 6 working days before the day of Poll). You will need to obtain a form from us which will need to be countersigned by your employer, there are also provisions for anyone who is self-employed.
Please download and complete the relevant application form from the links above and return to Electoral Services, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, GL5 4UB or send a clear scan or photo of the completed form by email to elections@stroud.gov.uk. The completed application form needs to be returned by 5pm on the day of Poll.
We must ensure you meet the requirement to use an emergency proxy before you go to the polling station to vote.
In the lead up to an election, the details of the candidates will be shown on the Notice of Poll, which will be displayed on the election page on the website. Information regarding the candidates is the responsibility of the individuals or parties concerned, so if you have not heard anything you would need to contact them. Electoral Services are not able to provide any information on the candidates.
There are certain circumstances which allow you to apply for an emergency proxy relating to voter ID. Where you have photo ID but:
- your ID has been stolen, lost or damaged to the point where it is no longer useable and the loss or theft took place after 5pm, 6 working days before poll.
- you sent your ID to someone to prove your identity after 5pm, 6 working days before poll and your ID is unlikely to be returned by polling day.
- you applied for voter ID in the last three months but have not received it by 5pm, 6 working days before polling day.
- you are an Anonymous Elector who does not have a valid Anonymous Elector Document.
- you had a temporary Voter Authority Certificate for a specific date but the poll was adjourned.
You may be able to request an emergency proxy. Please download and complete the below application form and return to Electoral Services, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, GL5 4UB or send a clear scan or photo of the completed form by email to elections@stroud.gov.uk. The completed application form needs to be returned by 5pm on the day of poll.
We must ensure you meet the requirement to use an emergency proxy before you go to the polling station to vote.
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