Registering to vote
The last day to register to vote for the election was 11:59 on the 11th April. If you are not registered to vote, please go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
To access a easy read explanation on registering to vote click here
To access Election Frequently Asked Questions please click here
Apply for a voter authority certificate to use as voter ID
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate was 5pm on the 23rd April. If you need to apply for a voter authority certificate, please go to https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate. Or if you need additional support please fill in our online form
To access a easy read explanation on applying for a voter authority certificate click here
Choosing to vote by post
You can apply for a postal vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote. Alternatively, you can fill in our online form
The deadline to apply for your postal vote application (either online or physically in our office) was 5pm on 14th April to put this in place for this election. Any postal vote applications received after this time (including applications received by post after this time) will not be processed for this election, but will be processed for future elections.
Cancelling or changing an existing postal vote
To cancel an existing postal vote, you must inform us in writing. This can be done by emailing the Elections team at elections@sstaffs.gov.uk or writing in to Elections team, South Staffordshire Council, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PX .
If you are looking to make a change to your postal vote, we recommend you contact the elections team at elections@sstaffs.gov.uk or 01902 696000 or fill in our online form
Choosing to vote by proxy
To appoint someone to vote on your behalf as a proxy, you will need to complete a proxy vote application. You can apply for a proxy vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.
The deadline to receive this is in the office was 5pm on the 23rd April. Any proxy vote applications received after this will not be processed for this election.
Cancelling or changing an existing proxy vote
To cancel an existing proxy vote, you must inform us in writing. This can be done by emailing Elections team elections@sstaffs.gov.uk or writing in to Elections team, South Staffordshire Council, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PX . Staffordshire, ST5 1BL.
If you are looking to make a change to your proxy vote, we recommend you contact the elections team at elections@sstaffs.gov.uk or 01902 696000 or fill in our online form
Voting by emergency proxy
Emergency proxies are for medical, work or lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged photo ID related issues that have arisen after the proxy deadline on 5pm 6 working days before the election.
We will need to receive completed emergency proxy applications by 5pm on poll day.
Contact Details
Email: elections@sstaffs.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 696000
online form
Address: South Staffordshire Council, Council Offices, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PX
