Ways to vote - in person, by post, by proxy

There are three different ways to vote: in person at your polling station, by post or by proxy.

Voting in person

Voting in a polling station Poll cards will be automatically delivered to all registered voters in the weeks before the election, telling voters where their polling station is. You do not need to take the poll card with you to be able to vote. Polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm on 1 May 2008.

Voting by post

A postal vote being posted

The deadline for applying for a postal vote has now passed. If you have a postal vote, your ballot papers will be sent to you shortly before the election. You need to complete and return the papers to your borough council before 10pm on 1 May 2008.

Voting by proxy

a man casting a proxy vote You have to give a specific reason if you need a proxy vote, for example if you are out of London, registered blind or have a permanent physical incapacity. You can then choose someone to vote on your behalf.

You can apply to vote by proxy by contacting your local borough council’s elections office or by downloading the application form from aboutmyvote and returning it to your borough council. The last day to apply for a proxy vote is 23 April 2008.