Election FAQ's

Q1: What are the polling hours?
Q2: How do I find out where my polling station is?
Q3: I have not received a poll card
Q4: Do I need to take my poll card to the polling station?
Q5: Do I have to vote?
Q6: Who are the candidates?
Q7: What do the candidates stand for?
Q8: How many candidates can I vote for?
Q9: When will the results be available?
Q10: Can I come to the Count?

Q1: What are the polling hours?

7am until 10pm

Q2: How do I find out where my polling station is?

Your poll card will tell you the location of your polling station or you can look on "My Account" to find your polling station.

Q3: I have not received a poll card

Poll cards are sent to eligible voters. You do not need your poll card in order to vote.

Q4: Do I need to take my poll card to the polling station?

No, you will be asked to provide your name and address to the staff at the polling station but taking it with you will speed up the voting process.

Q5: Do I have to vote?

No, registration is compulsory but voting is not.

Q6: Who are the candidates?

Once all the candidates have submitted their Nomination papers the candidates names will be shown in the polling station, on our website, at the Council Offices and on notice boards around the borough.

Q7: What do the candidates stand for?

The Council have to remain impartial and we will not supply detail. The candidates/political parties will promote themselves.

Q8: How many candidates can I vote for?

This will vary according to the type of election but will be displayed clearly on your ballot paper.

Q9: When will the results be available?

Election results will be published on our website as soon as possible.

Q10: Can I come to the Count?

Only those persons officially appointed are able to attend.