ELECTORAL SERVICES
Tel: 03450 455 214
Email: election@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)
Election FAQs
External Links
- Electoral Commission (This link will open in a new window)
- BUBL UK (Directory of UK organisations and institutions) (This link will open in a new window)
- National Association of Local Councils (This link will open in a new window)
- Local Government Information Unit (This link will open in a new window)
- Local Government Association (This link will open in a new window)
Postal and proxy votes
To apply for a postal vote, please print off and fill in the form below. A ballot paper will be sent to you, either at home or another address before the election which can be returned by post. In a bid to combat fraud, all postal votes will now be subject to signature checking. When you make an application to vote by post you will be asked to provide a specimen signature and your date of birth. This information will be required on a security statement on all returned ballot papers, and will be checked against our records. We are legally required to check 20 per cent of statements, but will be checking 100 per cent to make sure your vote is safe.
Please note all postal votes will be sent ten working days prior to an election, the earliest date allowed by law.
To appoint someone to vote on your behalf at elections, please print off and fill in one of the forms below. Your proxy must be over 18, entitled to vote at the election, and not voting as proxy for more than two people (other than close family). You must consult the person you are appointing to make sure they are willing and able to be your proxy.
- Application to vote by proxy due to a disability
- Application to vote by proxy due to employment
- Application to vote by proxy at a particular election
- Application to vote by proxy for a British citizen living overseas

