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 had their current application granted on or before 30 January 2024 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.
Voting if you have a disability
To learn more about accessibility during elections and the support we provide to help every voter take part with confidence, please visit the dedicated accessibility information page. You'll find details on available assistance, accessible voting options, and how we work to ensure an inclusive election experience for all.
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:
- Email: elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01789 260208
For press enquiries, please contact 01789 260105.
Page last updated on 27/02/2026