Current Elections
Current Elections
Important Information for Electors who receive Postal Votes
Due to changes in legislation, postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.
ALL postal voters who made their current application before 31 October 2023 are required to reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026, any postal votes that are not reapplied for will be cancelled.
To find out more, please visit our dedicated page by clicking here.
Voter ID
The Elections Act 2022 requires voters who are on the Register of Electors to show photographic identification at polling stations before they are given a ballot paper.
If you do not have any photo ID, you will be able to apply for Voter Authority Certificate - a free photographic identification document specific for the purposes of voting. Applications for Voter Authority Certificates should be made via the Government portal at Link - http://https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
If you have a photographic identification document that has expired, it may still be accepted as long as the photograph is still a good likeness of you. As an elector, if you feel that you might not have any photo ID and do not wish to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, you can always apply for a postal vote.
More information regarding Voter ID including frequently asked questions and a list of the accepted forms of Identification can be found at our dedicated Voter ID page.
Accessibility in Polling stations
We have been working hard to ensure our polling stations are accessible to all voters without any barriers to voting. Our Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks are also specially trained in order to support you on the day.
Polling station staff badges
All polling station staff are provided with either a 'Presiding Officer' or a 'Poll clerk' badge to wear in the polling station. This enables voters to easily identify the staff working at the station and approach them for assistance.
Soft grip pencils
Our polling station staff can provide you with a soft grip pencils upon request. The pencils provided in the polling stations have soft grip adapters. This is to aid any voters with dexterity impairments to have the ability to easily hold the pencils and vote independently.
Large print ballot paper
There is access to Large Print Ballot Papers inside the polling stations. This will help assist voters who are partially sighted and also voters who would like some time to look at the ballot paper before entering the booth.
Voting companion
If you need support from a friend, colleague or carer to vote, you can bring them with to the polling station. That person needs to be over 18, and will need to fill in a short form to log that they helped you. They could help you read information about the candidates, explain what you need to do or help you get around the polling station. Alternatively, our polling station staff are trained to give you support if you need it. Just ask the people at the desk.
Magnifiers
Our polling station staff can provide you with a magnifier upon request. This will provide support to voters who are visually impaired and work by increasing the size of the text to become easier to read.
Tactile voting device
Our polling station staff can provide you with a tactile voting device upon request. Tactile voting devices are used to allow the voter to mark their vote on the ballot paper independently. Assistance will still be required in order to confirm the position of the candidate on the ballot paper they wish to vote for.
Wheelchair accessible polling booth
Our polling booths have wheelchair accessible polling booths for voters to safely vote in private.
Accessibility resources
Specific support is also available for autistic voters, people with learning disabilities or anyone who might want to use the resources below, provided by the "My Vote, My Voice" campaign:
Have your say!
If you have any needs or requirements for voting at a polling station or have any feedback on how we can improve accessibility, please contact us on elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk.
Elections & Electoral Registration Privacy Notice
Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Electoral Registration and Elections Privacy Notice document sets out what personal information is held by the council's Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer, why it is held and how it is used.
It also gives details about who to contact for further information.
Privacy Notice for Electoral Registration and Elections.
Standing for Election
If you are thinking of standing for election in the future, the best source of information to help you through the process is published by the Electoral Commission. Guidance for Candidates and Agents
You may wish to have a look at our Be a Councillor pages, where you can download relevant information booklets.
The Government Equalities Office may be able to help people with a disability with financial support in order to stand for election. For more information please see the guidance on gov.uk.
Apply to join our temporary election team
You can apply to work on election day. A number of positions are available including presiding officers, poll clerks and counting staff. No experience is necessary for some positions but to apply for a presiding officer position you need at least two years' experience as a poll clerk. The fees paid for these positions varies depending upon the type of election. If you are interested in applying to work for us on this year's election, please email staffourelections@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Past Election Results
Election results are published after each count. They can be found on our dedicated Election Results page.
Further Information
For further information, please contact Election Services:
For press enquiries, please contact 01789 260105.
