UK Parliamentary General Election

Registering to vote

The last day to register to vote for the election is midnight on the 18th June. 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

Apply for a voter authority certificate to use as voter ID

You will need to apply for a voter authority certificate by 5pm on the 26th June. 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

We will need to receive your postal vote application (either online or physically in our office) by 5pm on 26th June 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 able to be processed for this election.

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 .

We will need to receive your cancellation by 5pm 11 working days before the election.

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. 

We will need to receive this is in the office by 5pm on the 26th June. Any proxy vote applications received after this time 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.

We will need to receive your cancellation by 5pm on the 26th June.

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

The 2nd Candidate and agent briefing will be held on Wednesday 26th June at 11AM in the Codsall Community Hub. If you are interested in attending please contact the elections team at elections@sstaffs.gov.uk

Prospective candidates might find the following information on the below links useful:

Boundary Review 2023 - Find out which constituency you are in

Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary General Elections 

Voter ID and Election Act changes - Find out how recent changes to electoral law will impact voters

Rooms for use by Candidates and Agents

South Staffordshire place narrative and locality profiles - To understand more about South Staffordshire

Postal Vote Dispatch Dates

Already have a postal vote, or applications received up to Friday 7 June 2024:

• Postal Votes will be dispatched on or around Friday 14 June 2024

Applications received from 8 June 2024 to 5pm 19 June 2024:

• Postal Votes will be dispatched on or around 20 June 2024

To find out information on your polling station and resources which will be made available at polling stations please click here. 

To find your local polling station please visit the Where Do I Vote webpage. 

Where possible, each polling station will have equipment available for electors such as:

• ramps for access
• pencil grips or easy grip pencils for voters with dexterity issues
• chairs for those unable to stand for long periods
• magnifying glass to increase text size on documents
• large print ballot papers
• Assistance at a polling station

You are also allowed to take a carer, relative or friend with you to a polling station if you need additional assistance, though the person you bring with you must be aged 18 or over.

Alternatively, if you would prefer help from our polling station staff, just ask and they will be happy to assist.

To help our staff you can bring in a voting passport which tells us all about you. To access this click here.

Results will be published here once they have been verified.