What if I am unable to get to the Polling Station on Election Day?

If you are unable to go to your Polling Station on Election Day, you can apply to vote by post or apply to vote by proxy (a proxy is someone who votes on your behalf).

Anyone can ask for a postal vote at any time up to 11 working days before an election.  It is ideal if you are elderly or disabled and have difficulty getting to the polling station to cast your vote, or if you are unable to find time to go because of work or family commitments.

If you have applied to have a postal vote, a ballot paper will be sent to you in the post 2 weeks before any election.  You then mark the ballot paper, put it in the envelope and post it back.  The only other thing you have to do is complete a form called a Postal Voting Statement which you have to sign, and enter your date of birth.  This form is also returned with the ballot paper. 

If you are unable to sign consistently, you can ask for a Waiver form instead which would mean that you do not have to sign your application form, nor the Postal Voting Statement sent with your ballot paper.

If you would like to apply for a postal vote:

Download an application form here:  Postalvoteapplicationform.pdf

or contact:

electoralservices@midsuffolk.gov.uk
Tel  01449 724672
Fax 01449 724686

Electoral Services Officer 
Mid Suffolk District Council
131 High Street, Needham Market
Suffolk IP6 8DL