Voting and elections

Our next scheduled local elections for councillors are due to take place in May 2019.

​​Registering to vote

Please make sure you plan ahead for voting in case you need a postal vote or proxy if you are on holiday, working away or have difficulty accessing the polling station.

• Registering to vote Who can register and how
• Plan ahead for voting Apply for a postal or proxy vote
• Moving home? Don't lose your vote You need to register to vote every time you move
• Outreach team Help registering to vote for vulnerable residents
• The electoral register A list of everybody in the city who is entitled to vote

Election information

• Previous elections, referendums and reviews Election results from previous elections
• Frequently asked questions about elections and voting Get answers to your FAQs

Visit gov.uk for more information on how the various local and national elections work, how to register and how to vote.